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Conditions favourable for funnel clouds (update: advisory ended)

There is a chance that these storms could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.
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NEWS RELEASE
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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UPDATE Weather advisory ended for:
   Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont. (043220)
   Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham, Ont. (043240)
   Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont. (046510)
   Halton Hills - Milton, Ont. (046630)

Original advisory below:

Weather advisory issued for:
   Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont. 
   Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham, Ont. 
   Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont. 
   Halton Hills - Milton, Ont. 
   Burlington - Oakville, Ont. 
   Niagara, Ont. 

Current details:
Conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today.

These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.

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