Last Friday, May 4th, Ontario experienced tornado strength winds that saw many homes lose roof shingles, large trees and power. Our home in the country was without power from the utility for 24 hours. Fortunately, we have a standby natural gas generator for such occasions. We weren’t the only ones as I could hear 5-6 other generators in the neighbourhood.
This may not be the end of severe weather for 2018. Accuweather is forecasting a stormy summer across Ontario and southern Quebec. “There is a higher risk for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes this summer over Ontario and southern Quebec” – Accuweather Canada Weather Expert Brett Anderson.
With each passing year, more unusual weather appears. This summer we could see thunderstorms and tornadoes bring damaging winds, hail and flash flooding. It’s good to be prepared.
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