Severe thunderstorm issued for the region of Waterloo, Wellington and Guelph

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop Thursday afternoon in parts of southern Ontario, including the Waterloo region, says Environment Canada.

Given the heat and humidity, thunderstorms could be intense and "dangerous". The agency said in a severe thunderstorm.

Some places can receive 25 to 50 mm of rain over a short period of time, with gusts of wind up to 90 km / h.

"Water that moves quickly through a road can sweep a vehicle, strong gusts of wind are possible, intense thunderstorms can occur with a thunderstorm that develops and heavy showers can cause floods sudden. .

The Ontario Fire Marshal and the Emergency Management Office recommend that people immediately go to the shelter if the threatening weather approaches.

The day before violent storms occur at the same time that the entire province is under a heat warning. Thursday's summit in the Waterloo region was 33 ° C, but the humidity made it look more like the mid-1940s.

Environment Canada announced that a cooling down is expected to occur. here Friday morning thanks to a cold front crossing the region.