Update #2: Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa, for the afternoon and early evening of Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts and up to nickel size hail.
Local utility outages are likely. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury. Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.
Update #1: Thursday, July 3, 2025 1:15 p.m.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ottawa, for the afternoon and early evening of Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. These thunderstorms are expected to move south of the area early this evening. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles. Large hail can cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to continue to monitor the Current Students weather page for updates.
The university remains open and operations are running as scheduled.
Please exercise caution when traveling to and commuting on campus.
Thursday, July 3, 2025 in News, Weather
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