Strong Winds Expected As Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Peterborough Area

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm watch for Peterborough City, Lakefield and Southern Peterborough County.

File Photo, 2021.

Weather conditions on Wednesday morning are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Expected storms are capable of producing wind gusts of 80 km/h, hail size up to 2 cm and heavy rain.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

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