Severe weather warning with nickel sized hail coming to southern Ontario

Published May 20, 2024 at 6:40 pm

Nickel sized hail; Severe weather warning in effect in South Ontario

Some very stormy weather is in the forecast for later this afternoon and evening (May 20.)

If you’ve planned to head outdoors today with family and friends to celebrate Victoria Day—it looks like it will rain on your parade, (quite literally) as Environment Canada has called for a severe thunderstorm affecting the following areas:

Mississauga
Brampton
Caledon
Halton
Milton
Malton
Acton
Georgetown
Woodbridge
Speyside
Norval
Hornby
Mayfield
Meadowvale
Wildfield
Kleinburg
Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Downsview

As of 6:25 p.m., residents are asked to prepare themselves for strong gusts of wind, nickel-sized hail, and heavy rain.

“Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Locally heavy rain is also possible,” the statement read.

According to Environment Canada, lightning kills and injures Canadians every year, and residents are being reminded to take cover with the saying, “When thunder roars, go indoors!”

Emergency Management Ontario also recommends that individuals immediately find a safe place to shelter from threatening weather conditions.