“Be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take the necessary safety precautions. Follow up-to-date statements,” the meteorological service advises. “Clusters of strong thunderstorms could persist this afternoon.” After issuing a watch for a severe storm earlier on Saturday, Environment Canada upgraded it to a more serious “warning”, which has been downgraded to a watch. “Dangerous” thunderstorms can cause strong gusts of wind, catastrophic hail and heavy rainfall. The rain could fall at a rate of 25 millimeters per hour or more, the organization said. SEVERE STORM WARNING (from 3:50 pm ADT). Thunderstorms follow northeast, affecting eastern Prince County (just east of Borden-Carleton) through several Queens / Kings counties. Heavy rain, lightning, strong wind + possible hail. Advisory details: pic.twitter.com/HdpHzFq9Td – @ JayScotland Winds could blow from 60 to 80 km / h. Environment Canada has warned that heavy hail could damage property, break windows, cause dents in vehicles and cause serious injuries. Strong gusts of wind can throw loose objects, destroy weak buildings, break tree branches and overturn large vehicles. Numerous strong thunderstorms were reported from Borden to Charlotte to Gaspero, Environment Canada said in a press release at 3:46 p.m. Saturday’s. Areas between Malpeque and national parks up to St. Bay were also affected. Peters.
