North Bay and Area under "severe" thunderstorm watch

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for North Bay, Powassan, Mattawa, West Nipissing and French River.According to The Weather Network, as of 3:19 p.m., the storm was about 25 kilometres northwest of North Bay.“This severe thunderstorm is moving east at 45 km/h. Damaging wind gusts and up to quarter-size hail are possible.”Widdifield Forest Provincial Park and Redbridge could be impacted by the storm.Driving conditions will likely be difficult and damage to roofs, fences,