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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Ottawa

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Ottawa-Gatineau area Friday evening, just hours after an earlier hailstorm hit the region.

Warning issued shortly after 6 p.m.

A tree branch crushes a car.
A severe hailstorm hit the Ottawa area on Friday, including here on Bromley Road, where a vehicle was crushed by this tree. (Emily Chen)

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  • Environment Canada lifted the thunderstorm warning shortly after 8:30 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning wasissued for theOttawa-Gatineau area Friday evening.

As of about 6:30 p.m. Friday, the area of Ottawa North-Kanata-Orlanswasunder thesevere thunderstorm warning while the area of Ottawa South-Richmond-Metcalfe was under a severe thunderstorm watch.

A major hailstorm also hit the region earlier Friday afternoon.

Environment Canada watches are issued when conditions are favourable for a severe thunderstorm, while warnings are issued when those storms are imminent.

The line of thunderstorms moving through the area is capable of producing toonie-sized hail, heavy rain and strong gusts of wind, Environment Canada said.

The agency recommended people seek cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.