Weather Warnings Issued Across Canada

Summary of Weather Warnings Across Canada

Federal forecasters issued severe weather warnings on Friday affecting Western and Northern Canada as well as the Atlantic region. Alerts included severe thunderstorms with strong winds up to 90 km/h and large hail. Here’s a breakdown of the affected areas and conditions:

Eastern Canada

• Thunderstorms: Severe thunderstorms brought strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning. The main threats were heavy downpours, strong wind gusts, and pea-sized hail.
• Affected Areas: Acadian Peninsula, Bathurst and Chaleur Region, Campbellton and Restigouche County, Miramichi, Mount Carleton – Renous Highway.
  

  Western Canada
  

• Heavy Rainfall and Hail: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) warned of heavy rain and potential flash flooding in northern B.C. and Alberta. The Peace River region could see up to 50 cm of rain.
• Severe Thunderstorm Watches:
  • Alberta: Elk Island Nat. Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Lamont Co., among others.
  • B.C.: 100 Mile, North Thompson, Cariboo.
• Rainfall Warnings: B.C. North Peace River, Fort Nelson.
  

  Quebec and Ontario
  

• Power Outages: Severe thunderstorms left tens of thousands without power. Tornado warnings were issued in some areas. Crews are working to restore power, aiming for completion by 11:30 p.m., except in Bolton, Simcoe, and Vanleek Hill.
• Damage: Wind gusts up to 100 km/h and hail the size of ping pong balls were reported.
  

  Additional Alerts
  

• Snow: Potential for snow on B.C.’s mountain-pass highways, with up to 5 cm of accumulation expected.
• Tornado: A potential tornado was detected in Quebec, with severe warnings and watches being lifted by Friday morning.
  Residents were urged to take precautions, including avoiding fallen power lines and seeking shelter during severe weather events. The article will be updated with more information as it becomes available.