Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the Lakeland region

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Lakeland region.

Thunderstorms will continue to develop this evening. These thunderstorms will move very slowly. Some of these thunderstorms may produce strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.