Squall
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 07:59 📍 Lake Simcoe (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 35 knots, frequent lightning and hail. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
Official alert linked
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
⏱
UrgencyExpected
❓
CertaintyLikely
Eventsquall
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaLake Simcoe
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T17:58:10-00:00
Effective2026-10-13T17:58:10-00:00
Onset2026-10-13T17:58:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-14T04:59:10-00:00
📋 Official instructions
Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway. Consider delaying or postponing travel in areas under the Squall Watch.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.4212655339.2026
Message typeAlert
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway. Consider delaying or postponing travel in areas under the Squall Watch.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 35 knots, frequent lightning and hail.
- ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
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