Environment Canada has lifted tornado warnings for the Deep River, Ont., region as it continues to track powerful thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts and toonie-sized hail.
As of 5:30 p.m. ET, severe thunderstorm warnings were in place for a wide swath of eastern Ontario and western Quebec, including such communities as:
- Arnprior
- Renfrew
- Pembroke
- Petawawa
- Deep River
- Eganville
- Killaloe
- Barry’s Bay
The storms could generate intense rainfall, hail and wind gusts up to 100 km/h, Environment Canada said.
Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm watches continue to cover Ottawa-Gatineau and many surrounding communities to the south and east, including Kingston, Cornwall, Perth and Brockville.
In Ottawa, conditions are favourable for 90 km/h wind gusts, heavy rain and toonie-sized hail, Environment Canada said. There is currently no mention of a potential tornado for the nation’s capital.
Ottawa’s main airport recorded 17.4 millimetres of rain in a few hours during Tuesday’s storm, the greatest single-day volume in six weeks.
Wednesday’s forecasted high temperature in Ottawa is 30 C, with humidity making it feel as hot as 37. The capital hasn’t reached 30 C since early October.
Daily heat records are possible Wednesday in communities including Brockville, Cornwall, Kingston and Belleville.