Ottawa residents warned of severe thunderstorms, strong winds

Ottawa is on storm watch.
Environment Canada has issued a watch for severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon or early evening with “damaging wind gusts” of up to 110 km/h.
According to the advisory, “very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow vehicles off the road.” The agency also warns that a severe thunderstorm could produce a tornado.
The weather agency warns Ottawa residents to take cover and stay indoors if severe weather occurs.
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