Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa-Gatineau as it continues to track powerful storms capable of brutal wind gusts and nickel-sized hail.
As of 7 p.m. ET, thunderstorm warnings were in place elsewhere in eastern Ontario and western Quebec as well, including such communities as:
- Barry’s Bay
- Eganville
- Killaloe
- Maniwaki
- Quyon
- Wakefield
- Chelsea
The Ottawa-area storm was located near Munster and moving northeast at 60 km/h, Environment Canada said. It was capable of producing 90 km/h wind gusts and large hail.
Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm watches continue for many surrounding communities including Kingston, Pembroke, Cornwall, Perth and Brockville.
Environment Canada had previously issued tornado warnings for the Barry’s Bay and Deep River areas but those have been lifted. 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.