A tornado warning has been issued for the Milton area.
As of 3:41 p.m. today (Thursday, August 25th) Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado.
Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible for the Halton – Peel area of Halton Hills – Milton.
This severe thunderstorm is located 6 kilometers south of Acton, moving east at 25 km/h.
Heavy downpours, 90 km/h wind gusts and pea to dime size hail are expected.
Locations impacted include:
Speyside, Darbyville, Brookville, Sayers Mills, Scotch Block, Kelso, Milton Heights, Boston, Mansewood and Peru.
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.
Watch for updated statements.
Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.
