Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of Ontario, warning that conditions are favourable for thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rainfall Saturday afternoon. The storms could produce wind gusts of up to 90 km/h, quarter-sized hail and periods of heavy rain. Local utility outages are possible as thunderstorms move through the affected areas. Residents are being urged to secure loose outdoor objects and take shelter indoors if threatening weather approaches.
