Weather Advisory Issued for Niagara

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 12:12

By Linda Morgan

Environment Canada says the area may get funnel clouds this afternoon into the evening

A weather advisory has been issued for Niagara.

According to the weather office, the area could get funnel clouds this afternoon into the evening.

Funnel clouds are generated by a weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms.

While they're not considered dangerous near the ground, there is a chance that the rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

Environment Canada says landspout tornados typically don't cause a lot of damage, but can still topple trees, toss debris or damage roofs.

If you see a funnel cloud developing, you're advised to take shelter immediately.

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