Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Ottawa-Gatineau

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July 6, 2024 at 5:43 p.m.

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa late Saturday afternoon. It has now been lifted. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - image credit)

Environment Canada has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., but a thunderstorm watch remains in place.

As of 5:50 p.m., the weather agency was still tracking a severe storm capable of producing 90 km/h wind gusts and nickel-sized hail.

Warnings remained in place in parts of western Quebec.

Watches are issued when there is the potential for inclement weather. Warnings are issued when that weather is actually occurring or is imminent.

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