Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa and other eastern Ontario communities, and a severe thunderstorm watch for the rest of eastern Ontario and parts of western Quebec.

Thunderstorms are working their way through southeastern Ontario as a heat wave continues to blanket parts of the province.

There is a severe thunderstorm warning for communities from south Ottawa to Westport.As of 2:55 p.m. the line of storms stretches from the Perth to Westport areas, moving east.Hazards from the storm include heavy rain,