A severe thunderstorm warning (SAME code: SVR) is issued when trained storm spotters or a Doppler weather radar indicate a strong thunderstorm is producing dangerously large hail or high winds, capable of causing significant damage. In the United States, it does not account for lightning, a significant hazard in any thunderstorm, or flooding caused by a severe thunderstorm's extreme rainfall. (a Flood advisory or Flash flood warning is issued in this case). A similar warning is issued by Environment Canada's Meteorological Service of Canada from their offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal and Dartmouth. Skywarn issues the warnings for the United Kingdom.
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