NORTHERN ONTARIO: Thunderstorm Forecast for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Expect scattered thunderstorms to impact much of Northeastern Ontario during the afternoon and early evening on Wednesday. The atmospheric conditions are conducive for a few of these storms to escalate to severe levels, with a particular focus on the area around Elliot Lake and Sault Ste. Marie.
Current indications point towards the possibility of one or two discrete supercells forming within this region between 1-4 PM. These storms could carry slight severe threats, including hail up to the size of ping pong balls, wind gusts reaching speeds of 100 km/h, and a potential for an isolated tornado.
Moving further across Northeastern Ontario, extending along the Quebec border, there is an isolated risk of severe weather. While some storms might only reach marginally severe levels, it's important to note that we can't entirely dismiss the possibility of stronger storms, including the potential for tornadoes, anywhere in Northeastern Ontario.
