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Severe thunderstorm warning now very serious for Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville
Severe thunderstorm warning now very serious for Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville.
A severe thunderstorm warning is a severe weather warning product issued by regional offices of weather forecasting agencies throughout the world to alert the public that severe thunderstorms are imminent or occurring.
Residents should be aware of a thunderstorm warning issued today for Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville.
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing pea to dime size hail and heavy rain.
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“This cluster of severe thunderstorms is located from 9 kilometres east of Bronte to Ohsweken, moving southeast at 10 km/h,” says Environment Canada.
Residents are advised to take cover during a thunderstorm, especially as the large hail can damage property and cause injury.
How bad is a severe thunderstorm?
Severe thunderstorms are officially defined as storms that are capable of producing hail that is an inch or larger or wind gusts over 58 mph. Hail this size can damage property such as plants, roofs and vehicles. Wind this strong is able to break off large branches, knock over trees or cause structural damage to trees.
Should I be worried about a severe thunderstorm warning?
You should be alert anytime there are severe thunderstorms in the area, especially if you are in a tornado watch. Most of these will never produce a tornado, but in a few cases a quick weaker tornado can form quickly in some severe thunderstorms.
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What does a severe thunderstorm warning indicate?
A severe thunderstorm warning is issued when Doppler weather radar, trained storm spotters or local emergency management personnel indicate that a thunderstorm is producing large hail and high winds capable of causing significant damage, and is expected to continue producing severe weather along the storm’s projected.
Can a severe thunderstorm kill you?
A typical severe storm can be 15 miles in diameter and last an average of 30 to 60 minutes. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which usually kills more people each year than tornadoes. … There was 1 death and 3 injuries from thunderstorm wind gusts in Missouri in 2015, with 0 deaths and injuries from tornadoes.
Is it safe to use the toilet during a thunderstorm?
No. Lightning can travel through plumbing. It is best to avoid all water during a lightning storm.
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