Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the following areas: Algonquin Provincial Park, Burk's Falls and Bruce. Conditions are favorable this afternoon for the development of  severe weather. Storms that do form are capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, torrential downpours and dangerous cloud to ground lightning. Environment Canada and the OPSW will continue to watch the development of these storms and provide updates as they come in. Remember, when thunder roars. Go indoors! Lightning kills and average of 10 Canadians a year!