Multiple tornado warnings are in effect across parts of southern Ontario Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms move through the region, prompting Environment Canada to warn of possible tornadoes, destructive winds and large hail.
Environment Canada has issued tornado warnings for areas including Brantford and the County of Brant, Simcoe-Delhi-Norfolk, and Woodstock-Tillsonburg-Oxford County. A tornado is located over Burgessville, with another near Springford, moving east at about 80 km/h.
Global News' chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell warned of potential for quick tornado spin-ups and widespread straight-line winds gusting as high as 130 km/h. Communities in the storm's path include Norwich, Otterville, Princeton, Teeterville, Burford, Scotland, Waterford and Brantford.
Environment Canada describes the situation as very dangerous and potentially life-threatening, urging residents to take shelter immediately in a basement, interior room or sturdy building.