Advarsler, Gravenhurst

tornado warning in effect At 2:11 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is located near Sparrow Lake, moving northeast at 70 km/h. Hazard: Tornado, 120 km/h wind gusts and nickel size hail. Locations impacted include: Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Bigwind Lake Provincial Park, Morrison Lake, South Muldrew Lake, North Muldrew Lake, Sparrow Lake, Muskoka Bay, St. Elmo, Muskoka Beach, Kilworthy, Stephens Bay, Muskoka Falls, Spence Lake, Matthiasville, Monsell, Purbrook and Lakewood. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately. 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! Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.