Update at 6.20pm: Clean up under way after severe storm downs trees; some homes damaged, especially in Gravenhurst
Weather update as of 6:20 pm: Environment Canada has ended the tornado and severe storm warnings for Muskoka and Parry Sound. The public is encouraged to continue to monitor local media reports and be aware of changing weather patterns.
Widespread power outage is being experienced, a significant number of trees are down and extensive damage has been reported. ?Most roads are now passable but motorists are encouraged to watch for debris, hydro and clean up crews.
The public is advised to stay away from downed trees and wires.
The public is asked to be patient while crews work diligently to clean up the debris and return power to the affected areas.? Homeowners in Gravenhurst are reporting damage. Earlier this afternoon a downspout was reported in nearby Housey?s Rapids. There have been citizen?s reports of possible tornado activity in Gravenhurst. Those reports are unconfirmed.
4pm: Tornado warning ended for Muskoka; severe thunderstorm warning remains ? follow Environment Canada and listen for radio reports for more updates.
Here?s the latest update from Environment Canada:?
Bracebridge ? Gravenhurst ? Port Carling ? Port Severn
As of 3:55 PM EDT Friday 19 July 2013
Severe thunderstorm warning for these regions continued.
As of? 3:25 PM EDT Friday 19 July 2013 Tornado warning for
Port Carling ? Port Severn ended.
Huntsville ? Baysville
3:55 PM EDT Friday 19 July 2013
Severe thunderstorm warning for
Huntsville ? Baysville continued
Update as of 3:20pm:
At 3:20 EDT, meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms extending from southern Lake Huron through Lake Simcoe and east northeastward to the Ottawa Valley and into Quebec.
These are dangerous storms. A roof has been reported blown down in the Petawawa area and trees have been blown down. Wind damage has been reported in Petawawa, Pembroke, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Barrie, and Coldwater.
At 3:20 EDT, meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms extending from southern Lake Huron through Lake Simcoe and east northeastward to the Ottawa Valley and into Quebec.
These are dangerous storms. A roof has been reported blown down in the Petawawa area and trees have been blown down. Wind damage has been reported in Petawawa, Pembroke, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Barrie, and Coldwater. This is all resulting from an unstable airmass across Southern Ontario. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue this afternoon. Some of these storms will be locally severe. There is also the risk for isolated tornadoes. The greatest threat for isolated tornadoes will be over northern portions of Southern Ontario, including the Ottawa Valley. Hence a tornado watch has been issued for those regions.
One MNW reader called in to report a downspout in Housey?s Rapids near Gravenhurst. Power?s out and trees are reported downed on hydro lines there. In Bracebridge, some pockets are without power (for example, some stores on the east side of Manitoba Street were out of power at 3.30 pm and the traffic lights at Manitoba and Taylor were out while other traffic lights were on). Be careful out there!
Note: There are multiple power outages in various areas of Muskoka. If you can access Internet, click on Outages on the Hydro One site (Hydro One also offers mobile outage reporting apps for iPhones, BlackBerry and Android.)
Severe thunderstorm watch upgraded to tornado watch alert for Muskoka and parts of Parry Sound.
Posted July 19, 11.10am: Just before 11am, Environment Canada has upgraded its severe thunderstorm watch to a tornado watch. This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Isolated tornadoes are possible this afternoon and early evening. Environment Canada recommends monitoring? weather conditions and listening for updated bulletins. Right now in Muskoka Lakes we are seeing high wind activity.
You can follow the weather warnings by clicking here for Environment Canada.
Here is more information provided from Environment Canada: At 11:00 EDT, meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms likely producing damaging winds, large hail, and heavy downpours. There is also the risk for a tornado.
- Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
- Strong wind gusts and hail can damage property and cause injuries. Local downpours can cause flash floods.
- Go indoors and move away from windows and skylights. Avoid areas of the building that could be affected by falling debris such as tree limbs. Stay on the lower floor of your home or building and if the storm is particularly severe go to the basement.
- Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow fast moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away.
- Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.
- In Canada, lightning kills up to 10 people every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.
Upgraded Tornado Watch alerts for these regions:
Bracebridge ? Gravenhurst
10:50 AM EDT Friday 19 July 2013
Tornado watch for
Bracebridge ? Gravenhurst upgraded from Severe thunderstorm watch
Isolated tornadoes possible this afternoon and early evening.
Port Carling ? Port Severn
10:50 AM EDT Friday 19 July 2013
Tornado watch for
Port Carling ? Port Severn upgraded from Severe thunderstorm watch
Isolated tornadoes possible this afternoon and early evening.
Tornado watch for
Huntsville ? Baysville upgraded from Severe thunderstorm watch.
Isolated tornadoes possible this afternoon and early evening.
Just after 11am, the tornado watch for the Town of Parry Sound, Rosseau and Killbear has been changed to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
Tornado watch in effect
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