5:39 PM EDT Tuesday 17 June 2014 Tornado warning in effect for: •City of Hamilton Updated or ended by 6:38 p.m. EDT. At 5:39 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. The thunderstorm is located JUST northwest of Brantford and is moving east at 80 km/h towards Ancaster. Damaging winds and large hail are also possible with this thunderstorm. This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately. Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. In Canada, lightning kills up to 10 people every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:50:43 +0000
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