Update at 4:27 p.m. – The weather advisory has ended.
Environment Canada issued a weather advisory in Chatham-Kent, as conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
“These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms,” foewcasters said in the advisory, which was issued at 1:36 p.m.
“This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado. If conditions become more favourable for the development of landspout tornadoes, watches and warnings will be issued by Environment Canada.”
Environment Canada officials added: “Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances. Treat any funnel cloud sighting seriously. Should a funnel cloud develop nearby, prepare to take shelter. These funnel clouds usually appear with little or no warning.”
Forecasters encourage people to 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.
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