Heavy storm hits Waterloo Region

The scene was just as scary in many other parts of the Greater Toronto Area. In the Orillia space, over 16 hundred clients are with out power.

Environment Canada has reissued severe thunderstorm warnings for southern Bruce County and northern Huron County.

Hydro One spokeswoman Alicia Sayers says the utility has called in all of its staff to work on reconnecting about 20,000 customers.

A wicked summer storm that swept through parts of southern Ontario Sunday evening left thousands in the dark as the severe weather system brought with it heavy rain, hail and high winds.

“Hydro One will provide updates on restoration times once the extent of the storm damage has been determined in each of the affected areas”.

Environment Canada meteorologist Tony Cham told The Canadian Press there were reports of roofs that were caved in due to falling trees in the Wingham area, located north of Stratford, Ont.

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“This one sure packed a punch”.

The threat of severe weather prompted organizers of the VELD Music Festival to evacuate concert-goers from Downsview Park.

There were four reports of possible tornado sightings during the storm, but those have yet to be confirmed by Environment Canada.