NORTHERN ONTARIO: Thunderstorm Forecast for Thursday, July 6, 2023

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FORECAST DISCUSSION


The North Bay and Sudbury region faces the risk of severe thunderstorms as isolated storms develop over Georgian Bay in the afternoon and track into the area. The highest risk is concentrated in the southeastern tip of Northern Ontario, particularly in North Bay. In this area, there could be threats of 100 km/h wind gusts and hail the size of toonies. While an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

Moving further west, Sudbury and Englehart also have an isolated risk of severe weather, including 90 km/h wind gusts and hail the size of quarters.