Yellow Watch for Severe Thunderstorm in Effect for Merrickville-Wolford - Kemptville

Source: ECCC · Merrickville-Wolford - Kemptville

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow watch for severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds, large hail, heavy rain and possible tornadoes in Merrickville-Wolford - Kemptville.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Affected area
Merrickville-Wolford - Kemptville
Issued
August 11, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Yellow watch - severe thunderstorm issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-08-11T00:33:51-00:00, expires 2026-08-11T04:59:51-00:00.

Affected Areas

Merrickville-Wolford - Kemptville.

What You Should Do

Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Report severe weather by emailing ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting on social media using #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts up to 90 km/h, quarter to ping pong ball size hail, locally heavy rainfall up to 50 mm, and a risk of a tornado.

Timeline

Thunderstorms will continue to affect the area into this evening, with the watch ending 2026-08-11T04:59:51-00:00.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow watch for severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds, large hail, heavy rain and possible tornadoes in Merrickville-Wolford - Kemptville.
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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 "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
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This alert affects Merrickville-Wolford - Kemptville. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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