Northern Ontario: Thunderstorm Outlook for Friday, August 20, 2021

Forecast Discussion

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop over Eastern Manitoba and track across the border into Northwestern Ontario during the afternoon and evening on Friday. These storms could bring damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy downpours. There is also the risk of some tornadoes particularly through Kenora, Red Lake, Pikangikum and Sandy Lake. Storms will continue past midnight and into the early morning on Saturday, but they should be non-severe for the most part.