Sunday, August 21, 2011

Severe Thunderstorms

6:45 pm - The latest myweather.com radar showing strong storms across the region including rotation near the US border.

6:45pm UPDATE: Tornado Warning Issued Radar images are suggesting the presence of a Tornado at The U.S. Border. This Severe Thunderstorm Cell is moving northeastward at close to 40 kmh and should reach the Brome- Missisquoi area in the next few minutes. Gusts of 100 Kmh or more, possibly hail Of 2 centimetres or more and frequent lightning are associated with this Storm Complex. People in these regions should take the required precautions and listen for subsequent Weather Warnings. This Warning Is In Effect From 18:28 To 19:30 EDT.

Strong thunderstorms have been occurring all day across southern Ontario, southern Quebec and into northern New England. Heavy rain has been the story so far, but strong winds and hail have developed along the Lake Champlain shoreline with some of the storms. Radar has even indicated rotation with one storm just east of Lacolle moving northeast. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are in affect for the region south of Montreal to the US border and east into the Beauce region. Earlier today a water spout was reported near Gananoque, Ontario.

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