Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement in Chatham-Kent, as significant winds of 60 km/h and wind gusts up to 80 km/h are expected to develop overnight tonight with the arrival of a cold front.
Stronger wind gusts may exceed 80 km/h over some areas, most likely north of Eastern Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, as well as over higher terrain.
Winds of this magnitude can toss loose objects and cause injury or damage.
Gusty winds can also damage soft shelters, tents and awnings.
Environment and Climate Change Canada will closely monitor the situation and issue wind warnings if necessary.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ec.cpio-tempetes-ospc-storms.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
