A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the region.
This includes Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Ear Falls, Red Lake as well as Fort Frances.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also issued in the Kenora area.
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Doppler Radar and “Real Time” lighting at CKDR’s weather site show the storms progress.
