As of 1:40 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists were tracking a line of severe thunderstorms from Eardley to Limerick Lake, moving southeast at 70 km/h. Read MoreEnvironment Canada says its tracking a major thunderstorm that could bring winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.
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Early Thursday, Environment Canada had said there was a major thunderstorm heading toward Ottawa, potentially bringing winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.
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As of 1:40 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists were tracking a line of severe thunderstorms from Eardley to Limerick Lake, moving southeast at 70 km/h.
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However, in an update at 3:30 p.m., the warning had been lifted, although at 4:29 p.m. it remained in effect for the Gananoque-Mallorytown area. A severe thunderstorm watch continued for many Kingston-area locations.
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“Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail,” the agency said.
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Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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Residents are urged to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada on X, using #ONStorm as the hashtag.
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To report severe weather in Ontario, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.