Advarsler, Broad Point

yellow warning - severe thunderstorm - in effect At 5:18 a.m. CDT (5:18 a.m. EST, 6:18 a.m. EDT), Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain. Thunderstorm Location: extending from 20 km (21 km) northwest of Black Sturgeon Lake to Raith and to Saganaga Lake Motion: Moving southeast at 55 km/h Hazards: Wind: strong (up to 90 km/h) Hail: up to quarter size (up to 2.5 cm) Rain: heavy (15 - 50 mm) Locations in the Path: Saganaga Lake Whitefish Lake Nelson Lake Raith Shebandowan Black Sturgeon Lake Kaministiquia Lappe Kakabeka Falls Hymers ### Local utility outages are likely. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. There is a risk of injury. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain. Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.