Update: All warnings and watches have been lifted by Environment Canada
Original post:
Warnings
5:16 PM ADT Sunday 07 August 2016
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for:
- Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
At 5:16 p.m. ADT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
A severe thunderstorm just east of St. Peters is producing strong wind gusts, heavy downpours, large hail and frequent lightning. This thunderstorm is moving eastward at about 25 km/h.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #NSStorm.
Watches
5:37 PM ADT Sunday 07 August 2016
Tornado watch in effect for:
- Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.
There is indication from doppler radar that a severe thunderstorm 5 kilometres east of Irish Cove is producing rotation. There is a strong potential that this storm could produce a tornado. This storm is moving east at about 25 km/h.
This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.
Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: 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 watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #NSStorm.
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?ns19
Source: Environment Canada
