Damage to a tree and other debris on a farm in Holmesville after a tornado came through the area on June 22. (by Ryan Brandt)Damage to a tree and other debris on a farm in Holmesville after a tornado came through the area on June 22. (by Ryan Brandt)
Sarnia

Second Ontario Tornado This Season

Environment Canada has now added a second tornado to its list this season. The national weather agency says it's likely that damage in the Holmesville area 14 km southeast of Goderich the night of June 22 was caused by a tornado. Meteorologist Geoff Coulson says there were storm spotter reports of a possible tornado around 9:40pm and subsequent investigation showed some minor building, tree and vehicle damage. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Coulson-1.mp3"][/audio] The damage was relatively minor and as a result the tornado has been rated at zero on the Enhanced Fujita Scale with peak winds between 90 and 130 km/h. There's been just two tornadoes in Ontario so far this year. The province normally confirms 12 each year from late April until early October. Coulson says there's the chance of severe weather Tuesday in Sarnia-Lambton. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Coulson-4.mp3"][/audio] The forecast currently calls for a 70 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday.

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The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.