A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Ottawa-Gatineau

Environment Canada has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa-Gatineau, although it continues to watch for strong storms capable of producing brutal wind gusts and tonne-sized hail.

As of 7:30 PM ET, thunderstorm warnings were in effect elsewhere in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, including communities such as:

• Pembroke

• Eganville

• Petawawa

• Maniwaki

• Quyon

• Wakefield

• Chelsea

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Ottawa-Gatineau as well as many surrounding communities, including Kingston, Pembroke, Cornwall, Perth and Brockville.

In Ottawa, storms this evening could produce wind gusts of up to 90 km/h and tonne-sized hail.

Environment Canada previously issued tornado warnings for the Barry’s Bay and Deep River areas, but they have been lifted.

There is currently no mention of a potential tornado for the nation’s capital.

This map shows the storm watch (yellow) and warnings (red) in effect for the region as of 6:45 PM Wednesday. (Environment Canada)

Ottawa’s main airport saw 17.4 millimeters of rain in a few hours during Tuesday’s storm, the largest single-day total in six weeks.

The forecast high temperature for Wednesday in Ottawa is 30 C, with humidity making it feel as warm as 37. The capital hasn’t reached 30 C since early October.

Daily heat records are possible Wednesday in communities including Brockville, Cornwall, Kingston and Belleville.