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CBCOttawa

  1. @Sofie_eva downed power lines after storm. #ottnews #cbcott
  2. Paramedics say he & woman, 18, were cycling & stopped to put on rain gear under tree when tree was struck by lightning. #cbcott #ottnews
  3. 18-year-old man in critical condition after lightning strike at Vincent Massey Park. Woman w/ him also taken to hospital. #cbcott #ottnews
  4. Severe thunderstorm watches ended across E. Ont., incl. #ottawa. Parts of Quebec still under tornado / storm warnings. #cbcott #ottnews
  5. Montréal, Laval and Longueueil area also all under tornado warnings. #ottnews #tornado #cbcott
  6. NE of #ottawa now, but tornado warnings issued for Vaudreuil and Soulanges areas. Warning in effect from 8 to 9:10 p.m. #cbcott #ottnews
  7. Thanks! MT @ottawawindchill: @cbcottawa tree down outside Indian embassy, blocking lane. RCMP on scene. #cbcott twitter.com/ottawawindchil…
  8. Innes e/b lanes closed at intersection w/ Blair road because of downed power lines. avoid area #ottnews #otttraffic #cbcott
  9. @waub awaiting police word at Vincent Massey Park. Man sent to hospital; critical condition; tree he was under struck by lightning. #ottnews
  10. Updated storm story w/ photo gallery thanks to tweeters like @deborahduffy, @guiladoyle, @ottpak, @DenVan & @ChristinaNoble #ottnews #cbcott
  11. Please let us know if your home or neighbourhood has been damaged because of the storm. Help us spread the word. #cbcott #ottnews
  12. Yes, at present, enviro canada says all tornado warnings are over. if new one pops up, we'll let u know. RT @heathertwins
  13. From reader @deborahaduffy: Other side of airport. bit.ly/KTUPrD #cbcott #ottnews
  14. RT @OttawaFirePIO: Several apartments flooded after part of roof damaged from storm at 350 Mayfield St. #ottnews #cbcott
  15. @heathertwins Which tweet?
  16. RT @OttawaFirePIO: Large tree has taken wires down at 169 Crichton St. and is blocking the road. #ottnews #cbcott
  17. Reports of a light standard fallen on the 417 WB at Woodroffe. Crews are en route. Avoid the area if possible. #cbcott #ottnews
  18. No tornado warnings in effect in E. Ontario, Quebec. For severe thunderstorm warnings check enviro can: tinyurl.com/3accx8 #cbcott
  19. Tornado warnings end for Lievre River, Papineau-Cheneville areas of west Quebec. #gatineau #ottweather #cbcott #ottnews
  20. Storm is causing dangerous driving conditions on the 417, including falling debris and possibility of hydroplaning. #cbcott #ottnews