Squall Warning Issued for Prescott to Cornwall

Source: ECCC · Prescott to Cornwall

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A squall warning is in effect for Prescott to Cornwall with wind gusts up to 40 knots, frequent lightning, and poor visibility in heavy thunderstorms.

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Record type
Squall Warning
Affected area
Prescott to Cornwall
Issued
August 6, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a squall warning. The alert is effective from 2026-08-06T19:15:50-00:00 until 2026-08-06T21:14:50-00:00.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Prescott to Cornwall.

What You Should Do

Poor to very poor visibility may contribute to voyage delays and make marine navigation hazardous. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information, monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Expected Conditions

Squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots, frequent lightning, and poor to very poor visibility in thunderstorms heavy at times are expected or occurring.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately from 2026-08-06T19:15:50-00:00 and expires at 2026-08-06T21:14:50-00:00.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
A squall warning is in effect for Prescott to Cornwall with wind gusts up to 40 knots, frequent lightning, and poor visibility in heavy thunderstorms.
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This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Prescott to Cornwall. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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