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Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

2:28 PM EDT Wednesday 9 July 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for:

  • Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing large hail and heavy rain.

Hazards: Heavy rainfall with rainfall rates between 30 and 50 mm per hour Wind gusts up to 70 km/h Hail up to 2 cm in diameter

When: This afternoon into this evening.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Don’t drive through flooded roadways. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

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Risk Of Tornado – Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

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2:41 PM EDT Friday 27 June 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for:

  • Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rain.

Hazards: Wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h

Heavy rainfall Risk of a tornado

When: Late this afternoon through this evening. Utility outages are possible.

Be prepared for severe weather. If threatening weather approaches, take cover in a basement or interior room. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Secure loose objects. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

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Fog Advisory For Wingham & Blyth

5:09 AM EDT Monday 26 May 2025

Fog Advisory in effect for:

  • Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Areas of dense fog have developed and will dissipate later this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility.

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15cm Snow Squall Warning in effect for: Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

4:44 AM EST Sunday 5 January 2025

  • Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Lake effect snow ending later today. Hazards: Additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 cm, particularly for areas close to Lake Huron. Reduced visibility at times in heavier snow and local blowing snow.

Timing: Ending this afternoon, except this evening for areas close to Lake Huron. Discussion: Lake effect snow off Lake Huron has become disorganized during the night, although areas of blowing snow persist.

Additional lake effect snow bands are expected to shift south through the region later this morning or afternoon. The activity may persist until early evening for areas close to Lake Huron.

Westerly winds gusting up to 60 km/h will result in areas of blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility at times. Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

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Snow Squall Warning in effect for: Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

    Snow Squall Warning in effect for:

    • Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

    Lake effect snow squalls are expected. Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of up to 35 cm by Friday evening. Poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

    Timing: Continuing through Friday. Discussion: Lake effect snow squalls are expected to track across the area today and tonight. Northwest winds gusting up to 60 km/h can result in blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility at times. Some areas may see lake effect snow into the weekend. Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.

    Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.