Update #2 at 6:06 p.m. – The severe thunderstorm watch has ended in Chatham-Kent.
18:06 EnvCanada ended watch #Thunderstorms #ChathamKent #ONStorm https://t.co/lXAMsG2Lab
— ChathamKent (@ECAlertON11) 30 July 2018
Update at 3:05 p.m. – A special weather statement has ended and a severe thunderstorm watch is now in place across Chatham-Kent.
“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain,” forecasters say.
“Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue forming late this afternoon and into this evening. Local rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm are possible this afternoon and early this evening due to these slow moving showers and thunderstorms.”
“Hail is also possible. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.”
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall, Environment Canada officials say.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Watch for updates.
Original story: Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement across Chatham-Kent, as local heavy showers or thunderstorms are expected this afternoon (July 30).
“Isolated showers and thunderstorms are forming along a stationary boundary,” forecaster said in a statement issued at 2:53 p.m.
“Local rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm are possible this afternoon and early this evening due to slow moving storms.”
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada, forecaster say.
This story will be updated.
