Instant Weather Ontario ⚡️

#ONStorm #ONwx 🌪️ Instant Weather Provided Over 55 Minutes of Advance Notice to Canada’s First Tornado of 2026 Our goal has always been simple, provide as much advance notice as possible before severe weather strikes. On May 9th, our team identified signs of rotation near the Lucan area and sent a targeted notification at 3:05 PM mentioning the potential for a tornado. Roughly 55 minutes later, an EF0 microburst was confirmed near Lucan, followed by an EF0 tornado near Granton at 4:05 PM. We also provided extensive live coverage throughout the event with minute-by-minute updates for those in the storm’s path. This is exactly why we do what we do. No forecast or warning system will ever be perfect. Severe weather is incredibly dynamic and conditions can change very quickly. But if we can provide people with even a few extra minutes to pay attention, get indoors, or change their plans, then that effort is worth it. It’s also an important reminder that tornadoes can and do happen during severe thunderstorm warnings. Environment Canada had a severe thunderstorm watch in effect that mentioned tornado potential, along with a severe thunderstorm warning for the area as the storm moved through. The tornado and microburst were confirmed to have occurred around 4:00 PM to 4:05 PM, while the tornado warning itself was not issued until approximately 4:25 PM. While warnings are based on the information available at the time and the warning process is incredibly challenging, this highlights why it’s so important to take all severe thunderstorm warnings seriously, especially during volatile weather setups where tornadoes can develop quickly. Sometimes we hear criticism that we’re “crying wolf” when we talk about severe weather risks or rotation signatures before a tornado is confirmed. But the reality is that waiting until after damage occurs defeats the purpose of notifying people in the first place. Our mission will always be to help people stay informed and prepared before dangerous weather happens. When people are informed and prepared, it can help reduce panic and ease storm anxiety when every second counts. That’s also why we created the free Instant Weather app, to provide fast, targeted severe weather notifications directly to your phone so you can get advance notice when storms are approaching your location. Download our free app here: InstantWeatherApp.com Thankfully, no injuries were reported in this event and everyone stayed safe. ❤️ That’s the outcome we care about most! And we’ll be here every step of the way throughout storm season. - IW Team