Tornado watchs and warnings - Ontario

by Lady Lee 19 Replies latest jw friends

  • Lady Lee
    Lady Lee

    They have been broacasting tornado watches for the area just west of Torinto - right where Halton Hills (part of Canadian Bethel)

    There are also watches for the Ontario panhandle which is the area where Grace/Mouthy is and a few other posters here.

    I wouldn't mind if Bethel disappear but hope no gets hurt

    Take care all you folks down in that area.

  • Nosferatu
    Nosferatu
    They have been broacasting tornado watches for the area just west of Torinto - right where Halton Hills (part of Canadian Bethel)

    YEAH!!!! I hope God tears that book factory down!!!

    There are also watches for the Ontario panhandle which is the area where Grace/Mouthy is and a few other posters here.

    Take care of yourselves people, and please take pictures. I love pics of tornadoes.

  • Life Is Grand
    Life Is Grand

    I'm in the Brampton area-usually they do this though and nothing ever happens other than maybe a bad thunderstorm...but it sure stirs up a little excitement in the work day!!!

    LIG

  • Uzzah
    Uzzah

    I am signed up with Environment Canada for severe weather warnings for Ontario. (LIG I am due south of you)

    I just sent this to all staff in my office: Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for Mississauga and Brampton. This only means conditions are favourable for the formation of funnel clouds. No tornado activity has been identified. Please note the following basic instructions regarding tornados: When a Tornado WATCH Is Issued...

    • Listen to local radio and TV stations for further updates.
    • Be alert to changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it sounds like a freight train.

    When a Tornado WARNING Is Issued...

    • If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area.
    • If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area.
    • If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety (as above).

    After the Tornado Passes...

    • Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area.
    • Listen to the radio for information and instructions.
    • Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage.
    • Do not use candles at any time.
    As a reminder should a tornado warning be issued for this area, the safest location is in the central part of a building away from windows and on the lower floor. It would be recommended that the Mail room and central stairwell be amongst the safer locations to gather. The upper Boardroom could also be used as it would be away from any windows. Based on the current conditions in this area, this particular watch is likely going to be a non-event but it is better to know what to do before hand. Be prepared, not scared!
  • Lady Lee
    Lady Lee

    Uzzah I have a question for you

    I am on the top floor of a concrete and brick building. The washroom has no windows. Am I safer to go down to the first floor? For future reference of course

  • mouthy
    mouthy

    Yes I just got a call---to beware...Tornado in this area expected....
    I went through this in Montreal remember Lee? .We lived on St Johns blvd...It took the garage & put it on the roof. The windows were SO thick with mud,,,, Sue said "It MUST be Aramagedon"""

    So here we go again BUT thanks be to FREEDOM I "aint "concerned....THIS time.....

  • Uzzah
    Uzzah

    If there is time, the lower floors would be better. However these things do often sneak up so your washroom is ideal for a rapid access safety zone.

    The lower floor is better should there be major structural damage, as quick evacuation from the building post-tornado would be easier for you rather than having to negotiate stairs.

    {{{Lee}}}

    Uzzah

  • Lady Lee
    Lady Lee

    Thanks Uzzah

    I know over the last few weeks Ottawa has been getting the tail end of Toronto's weather. It used to come more from the Sudbury area but it seems there has been a shift. Better to know ahead of time what to do.

    Grace

    I went through this in Montreal remember Lee? .We lived on St Johns blvd...It took the garage & put it on the roof. The windows were SO thick with mud,,,, Sue said "It MUST be Aramagedon"""

    You lived on St. John's Rd? I thought you lived in the east end of the city. Guess I missed something there

  • ColdRedRain
    ColdRedRain

    We have lots of tornados right here in Minnesota so I can probably give you a clue on what's going to happen. Rain. Lots of it. Tornado watches just mean that there's about a 10% chance of a tornado will happen in the watch area. Usually, watch areas are very large areas, consisting of at least hundres of miles. It's interesting that Canada issues watches and warnings on a per county basis rather than have watch boxes that include other counties like we have in the US.

    The odds of a specific place being struck by a single tornado is very slim. Don't hold your breath on bethel being struck. I've learned after a while to ignore tornado watches unless the sky starts getting hazy and humid. Never ignore a warning and if there's a warning, stay indoors. BTW, your apartment is safe. Monolith apartment buildings are very safe places to be in a tornado so don't worry.

  • Lady Lee
    Lady Lee

    I have been watching the Toronto Global station. The showed a clip of a tornado touching down and the shattered house it left behind.

    I know the midwest gets tornados quite often. While I was in Winnipeg I heard a lot more about tornados in 5 years than I ever heard in 30+ years in Montreal.

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