Southern Ontario could face another round of severe thunderstorms on Monday, August 10, just days after two tornadoes touched down in the province.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says unsettled conditions could bring heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts and hail to parts of southern Ontario throughout the afternoon and evening.
Meteorologists are closely watching southwestern and eastern Ontario, where conditions are more favourable for stronger thunderstorms. Areas from Peterborough eastward could also experience significant storm activity.
Residents are being encouraged to monitor local forecasts as severe thunderstorm watches or warnings could be issued as conditions develop.
Earlier Monday, thunderstorms moved through areas near Windsor and Lake St. Clair before shifting toward Lake Erie. Another group of storms developed near Grand Bend and moved southeast while gradually weakening.
Tornadoes Confirmed After Weekend Storms
The latest severe weather threat follows a turbulent weekend across Ontario.
The Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed two EF0 tornadoes on Saturday, August 8. One touched down near Lindsay in Kawartha Lakes at approximately 1:10 p.m., while another occurred near Woodstock at around 3:30 p.m.
Both tornadoes received preliminary EF0 ratings, the lowest level on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with mainly minor damage reported.
Investigators are also examining storm damage in other parts of Ontario to determine whether additional tornadoes or powerful downbursts occurred.
Large hail was also reported during the weekend storms, adding to property damage in some communities.
More Rain Possible This Week
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue beyond Monday.
Forecasters say additional rain could arrive Wednesday and Thursday, and some communities could receive significant rainfall if the weather systems move slowly.
Humidity is also expected to remain a factor through Wednesday, while daytime temperatures should generally remain seasonable in the high 20s.
Tuesday, August 11, and Friday, August 14 currently appear to offer more settled conditions for residents planning outdoor activities.
Environment Canada recommends that residents continue monitoring forecasts and weather alerts as conditions can change quickly during severe thunderstorms.
