Ottawa Weather: Tornado Warning Ends in Eastern Ontario

Conditions were favorable for severe thunderstorms, which could have produced tornadoes, for most of Monday. All-weather warnings in the region ended just before 7 p.m.

The weatherman issued a tornado warning for most of eastern Ontario, including Ottawa-Gatineau, on Monday morning. Strong winds up to 90 km/h, large hail and torrential rain are possible.

“A line or area of ​​thunderstorms is expected to move eastward across eastern Ontario this afternoon. The primary threats with these thunderstorms are strong wind gusts and a tornado threat,” the forecast said.

“In addition, the moist air mass ensures that storms can produce downpours.”

According to Environment Canada, the downpours dropped 38.7 mm of rain at Ottawa Airport and nearly 30 mm in the city centre.

A tornado warning was issued for Prescott and Russell at 2:04 p.m., but ended within 10 minutes. A tornado warning remains in effect for the area. Tornado warnings were in effect for parts of Quebec, including the Mont-Tremblant and Sainte-Agathe areas, the Lachute area, and the Papineauville and Chénéville areas, but have since been downgraded to severe thunderstorm warnings.

According to Environment Canada, tornadoes are dangerous and potentially life-threatening.

“Be prepared for severe weather. Seek immediate cover if threatening weather appears,” the statement said.

Tornado warnings are issued when atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Tornado warnings are issued when the threat is imminent.

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning has been issued, Environment Canada advises going indoors and seeking a room on the lowest floor, away from exterior walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or indoor closet.

“Abandon mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or detached shelters and move to a sturdy building if possible,” Environment Canada said.

Weather forecast for Monday

Environment Canada’s forecast for Monday calls for cloudy skies and a 40 percent chance of showers late this morning. There is also a chance of thunderstorms early this morning.

Showers with thunderstorms will start early this afternoon with a storm bringing between 30 and 40 mm of rain. The maximum temperature will be 23 C with a humidex of 28.

The thunderstorms are expected to stop tonight and remain cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.

More rain and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday, with between five and ten mm of rain expected.

Conditions are expected to improve later this week, with clouds on Wednesday and a mix of sun and cloud on Thursday. Temperatures will remain steady around 20C.

The weather forecast for the weekend predicts sunny weather.