Squall Watch in Effect for Southern Lake Huron
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Environment Canada has issued a squall watch for Southern Lake Huron due to potential thunderstorms producing wind gusts up to 40 knots and hail.
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- Record type
- Squall Watch
- Affected area
- Southern Lake Huron
- Issued
- August 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
A squall watch is in effect, issued by Environment Canada. The alert is classified as Severe with Expected urgency.
Affected Areas
Southern Lake Huron.
What You Should Do
Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations. Large hail can damage vessels and cause injury.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots, hail and poor to very poor visibility in showers heavy at times. Thunderstorms are expected, with some storms potentially producing squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots and hail.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 2026-08-12T14:26:37-00:00 until 2026-08-13T01:01:37-00:00.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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