Published on May. 9, 2026, 1:30 PM
Updated on May. 9, 2026, 8:47 PM
Southern Ontario folks will need to stay alert on Saturday as a threat of thunderstorms, possibly severe in some areas, exists.
4:53 p.m. EDT – Severe thunderstorms prompted a tornado warning in southern Ontario on Saturday afternoon.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a tornado warning for the following areas in southern Ontario:
“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches,” ECCC said in its warning.
The agency added: “Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.”
CURRENT TORNADO WARNINGS (ONTARIO):
The original article with the full forecast for Ontario continues below.
Southern Ontario is facing a round of active weather on Saturday, with the potential for thunderstorms–some of which could reach severe limits.
Some of the storms could produce heavy rain, small hail and strong winds. The setup will be made favourable from milder air and southerly winds in the region.
