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Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll in to Waterloo region and Guelph area Tuesday afternoon, Environment Canada warns.
The region is under two yellow alerts for a severe thunderstorm watch as well as a heat warning.
Thunderstorms could begin Tuesday afternoon starting around 2 p.m. and lasting into the evening. Storms could produce “Ping-Pong-sized” hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes, according to the weather agency.
“Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat with these storms,” the statement from Environment Canada says. “Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.”
It’s recommended that people take shelter immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Kitchener is under a yellow warning for heat Tuesday, with a high of 29 C expected. (Kate Bueckert/CBC)
Heat will also be a factor Tuesday, with highs reaching 29 C, with a humidex of 35. The UV index is nine or very high.
The heat will break by Wednesday, when the high is expected to be 15 C, with an overnight low of 3 C.
