A #tornado watch has been issued for all of Eastern Ontario (including #Ottawa) for later today.  And for those with less weather experience, I've attached an explanation of the difference between a "watch" and a "warning".#OttNewshttps://t.co/EViYYC5KQt pic.twitter.com/LWBeTvGrJy

— Ottawa Weather Records🌤 (@YOW_Weather) July 13, 2023

Tornado captured in Barrhaven Half Moon Bay Area. Prayers and blessings to those who are impacted. 🙏#storms #tornado #onstorm #Ottawa #narcity #CBC pic.twitter.com/jJzHMf46Ob

— Namrata (@NamrataBector) July 13, 2023

Here's a pic of the tornado that touched down in barrhaven, Quinn's pointe.#Ottweather #Ottawa pic.twitter.com/8TRA283Hwd

— tom collins (@TheTaoOvMan) July 13, 2023

Tornado was ripping away roofs in #barrhaven #ottawa. Hope everyone is doing okay! pic.twitter.com/zLAtVQ21N6

— Aman (@AmanWhoScripts) July 13, 2023

Tornado in #Barrhaven #Ottawa, just behind Aura Ave. #ottnews #ottstorm pic.twitter.com/C0SZsJvWG4

— Arthur (@kurarturs) July 13, 2023

@OttFire Firefighters are still out in affected areas going door to door checking on residents/looking for & mitigating hazards.

#OttNews #Ottawa #Tornado pic.twitter.com/LbUJ1T5ny9

— Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire) July 13, 2023

Firefighters are going door to door in the worst areas checking on residents & shutting down gas & hydro on multiple units. Approx 50 houses affected in the area of Umbra Pl in Barrhaven. #OttNews pic.twitter.com/iIBhq6ag2S

— Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire) July 13, 2023

Ottawa Police remain in Barrhaven, assessing damage and assisting residents.

Several partners are assisting, including @OttFire and @OttawaParamedic.

This incident has a large footprint and officers and partners are working diligently to assist everyone needing help.

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— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) July 13, 2023