WEATHER ALERT: Tornado risk for parts of Ontario

There’s a tornado risk for parts of Ontario on Monday.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for northwestern parts of the province, including the Kenora area.

“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail,” the weather agency said.

Hazards include wind gusts of 90 km/h, toonie-sized hail, and the risk of a tornado, Environment Canada said.

Monday afternoon and evening is when the storms could occur.

“Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon as a warm front tracks north into the region,” the weather agency said.

Utility outages are possible.