Thunderstorms passing through northwestern Ontario result in power outages
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible, according to Environment Canada
A cluster of thunderstorms moved through northwestern Ontario on Monday morning, leaving behind power outages in areas surrounding Thunder Bay, Ont.
Several weather alerts were issued across the region as significant rainfall and severe thunderstorms hit the area.
Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when storms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.
In this case, Environment Canada warned of toonie- or golf ball-sized hail and 90 km/h wind gusts. The weather warning for Thunder Bay has since ended.
A severe thunderstorm watch issued for Greenstone areas, Manitouwadge, Nakina and sections of the north shore has also ended as of mid-morning.
However, the Greenstone area, Nakina, Manitouwadge and Armstrong areas remain under a rainfall warning.
Some areas have already received up to 50 millimetres of rain since Sunday, an amount that could double by Monday afternoon.
Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible, according to Environment Canada.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to move through the area this morning and taper off later Monday.
Power outages surrounding Thunder Bay area
Hydro One said crews are busy right across Ontario after weekend storms. Here in the northwest, an outage is affecting about 200 customers between Kashabowie and Shebandowan.
Another outage along Highway 11, west of Quetico Provincial Park, is affecting over 200 customers as well.
Hydro One said crews are working in both areas to restore power by this afternoon.
Further north, near Upsala, another 200 customers are also experiencing an outage. Hydro one said crews have been dispatched to the area.
More information can be found on the utility company's website.
Severe weather felt across the province
As parts of the northwest experience significant rainfall and thunderstorms, the rest of Ontario is experiencing severe weather as well.
In northeastern Ontario, several people were injured after a storm swept through two separate provincial parks.
The storm has also resulted in downed trees and road closures.
Further south, the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions remain under a heat warning from Environment Canada that is expected to continue until Tuesday night for most areas.