Severe Thunderstorm watch issued for Cornwall, Lancaster

Environment Canada states that 12:43 PM EDT weather radar and lightning detector indicated a line of intense thunderstorms extending from Ottawa to Kingston with a potential of becoming severe. The main threats with these thunderstorms are damaging winds, heavy downpours, hail, and intense frequent lightning.

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Cornwall - Jul. 26, 2011 - ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 12:47 PM EDT Tuesday 26 July 2011

Summary
Potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon. This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds or heavy rainfall..Monitor weather conditions and listen for updated bulletins.

Details
At 12:43 PM EDT weather radar and lightning detector indicated a line of intense thunderstorms extending from Ottawa to Kingston with a potential of becoming severe. The main threats with these thunderstorms are damaging winds, heavy downpours, hail, and intense frequent lightning. These storms are moving southeastwards at 45 km/h. Refer to your local public forecast for further details.