A summer storm making its way through the region could produce tornadoes.

Environment Canada issued Tornado Watches for much of the region on Sunday evening, including the Kenora, Dryden, and Fort Frances areas.

Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.

“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” said the forecaster in the weather alert. “Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.”

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, Environment Canada is recommending that you go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.

Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelters, and move to a strong building if you can.

The forecaster also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dryden and Vermillion Bay.

A thunderstorm capable of producing golf ball-size hail and heavy rain is expected to move through the area.

The Hill Lake and Lawrence Lake areas are expected to be particularly impacted.

The warnings and watches are in place through Sunday evening.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.