Tornado warning ended in eastern Ontario
Severe thunderstorm warnings have also ended
UPDATE | The Northern Tornadoes Project told CBC News on July 8 it has reports of light damage but has not found any evidence that a tornado touched down.
Environment Canada's tornado warning for eastern Ontario has ended.
From about 3:20 until 4 p.m. the agency said a severe thunderstorm could possibly produce a tornado in communities such as Kemptville and Merrickville.
It's not yet known if a tornado formed.
A severe thunderstorm warning remained in place south of Ottawa for a few more minutes before itself ending. An even broader severe thunderstorm watch remained for most of eastern Ontario.
These watches mean a severe storm is possible, while a warning means one is happening or likely about to happen.
People should get indoors when thunderstorms approach, according to Environment Canada. If caught outside they should protect themselves from hail and wind-blown debris while avoiding standing under a tree or gazebo.
If a tornado forms, residents are advised to stay away from exterior walls and windows, ideally in a basement or on the ground floor, and to get out of vehicles.
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There have now been been multiple local thunderstorm alerts in the past week.
Heavy rains have also fallen recently on other parts of the region, with both Maniwaki and Pembroke recording more than 80 millimetres of rain Sunday and Monday.