Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Peterborough And Surrounding Areas

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Peterborough, Southern and Northern Peterborough County, Lakefield and other areas. Issued by Environment Canada at 9:33 a.m. on Wednesday.

Lightning in Bobcaygeon. Photo by Jay Callaghan.

Environment Canada reports nickel sized hail, wind gusts up to 90 km/h. and heavy downpours are all possible beginning in the afternoon.

They suggest remaining indoors if threatening weather approaches. Heavy downpours are also likely to produce poor driving conditions.

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