2:27 p.m. on July 23
Environment Canada has reissued its previous severe thunderstorm warning, after downgrading it earlier this afternoon to a watch.
12:44 p.m. on July 23
The severe thunderstorm warning for Sudbury has been downgraded to a severe thunderstorm watch, meaning there is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds or heavy rainfall.
Residents are encouraged to monitor weather conditions and listen for updated bulletins.
11:18 a.m. on July 23
The severe thunderstorm warning for Sudbury, issued by Environment Canada, has ended.
Original story
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Greater Sudbury, as well as New Liskeard and Temagami, according to Environment Canada.
As of 9:30 a.m., radar information indicated a severe thunderstorm just north of Wanapitei Lake moving east-southeast at 60 kilometres an hour. Large hail, strong winds and heavy downpours are the main threats of this storm, Environment Canada warns.
Some severe thunderstorms are also capable of producing tornadoes.
Emergency management Ontario recommends taking cover immediately when threatening weather approaches.
Posted by Arron Pickard
