Latest from Environment Canada – Tornado warning ends in Chatham-Kent.
The warning has ended in Chatham-Kent.
00:05 EnvCanada ended warning #Tornado #ChathamKent #ONStorm https://t.co/lXAMsG2Lab
— ChathamKent (@ECAlertON11) 1 August 2018
Update from 11:44 p.m. – At 11:44 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
Doppler radar indicates a potential tornado near Chatham. This storm is moving north at 30 km/h.
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.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information:
http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepared.html.
Tweets during the warning:
Latest scan shows Chatham cell is losing its rotation, but don’t be complacent. This could spin up again, but it’s moving away from the best wind shear. #onstorm pic.twitter.com/91TFqzfz54
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) August 1, 2018
11:40pm EDT – The area of concern for the storm is now north of the 401 moving toward #Chatham. To be safe, please seek shelter #ONstorm pic.twitter.com/LBjPtbPTy1
— Dayna Vettese (@daynavettese) August 1, 2018
Rotation is somewhat broad, but still there. This is extra dangerous as any tornado will be obscured by the rain around it and the darkness. Take shelter if you are ina Chatham now! #onstorm pic.twitter.com/194r7CwZeV
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) August 1, 2018
This storm is starting to hook now. Heading over North Buxton and aiming for the 401. This is a dangerous situation. #onstorm @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/5ENxb24znb
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) 1 August 2018
Update at 11:22 p.m. – Tornado warning remains in effect in Chatham-Kent.
This is the Tornado warned cell near Buxton. Moving slowly so it will affect areas underneath it for a long period of time. Take shelter now! #onstorm pic.twitter.com/brw7GK2lDj
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) 1 August 2018
Update at 11:18 p.m. – At 11:15 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
Doppler radar indicates a potential tornado just south of North Buxton. This storm is moving north at 30 km/h.
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.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information:
http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepared.html.
Original story: A tornado warning is in effect for Chatham-Kent. More information to come.
Environment Canada officials say persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.
Watch for updated statements.
We will update this story.
