Severe thunderstorm ‘watch’ issued in capital region

Published May 17, 2025

Last updated May 18, 2025

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File photo: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Ottawa and region. Photo by JEAN LEVAC /POSTMEDIAArticle content

Environment Canada lifted a “severe thunderstorm watch” issued for the National Capital Region on Saturday at 8:15 p.m.

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The advisory had been in place, either as a “watch” or the more severe “severe thunderstorm warning” since mid-afternoon.

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