Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for the Ottawa-Gatineau area. In the case of a tornado, people should:Head indoors to a room on the lowest floor, like a basement, bathroom, stairwell or closet. A tornado watch is also in place for other communities in eastern Ontario, including Cornwall, Brockville, Pembroke, Smiths Falls and Gananoque. A thunderstorm warning is also in place for Ottawa. The severe thunderstorm threat should end by early Friday evening, Environment Canada says.

Source: CBC News September 21, 2018 18:45 UTC