Update #4 – The tornado watch ended at 6:20 p.m., while the thunderstorm warning ended at 6:17 p.m.
Update #3 – A tornado watch remains in place. Details, here. Environment Canada updated their severe thunderstorm warning at 5:18 p.m. Details, here:Â
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are moving northeastward through or toward portions of the region.
In addition, a more organized line of severe thunderstorms is expected to move across the region from the west late this afternoon.
Damaging wind gusts, brief torrential downpours, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and large hail will also be associated with some of these storms.
There also is the risk for a tornado.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Avoid areas of the building that could be affected by falling debris such as tree limbs. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information: http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepared.html.
Update #2: A tornado watch remains in place. Details, here.
Environment Canada updated their severe thunderstorm warning at 4:49 p.m.
Details, here:
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are moving northeastward through or toward portions of the region.
In addition, a more organized line of severe thunderstorms is expected to move across the region from the west late this afternoon.
Damaging wind gusts, brief torrential downpours, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and large hail will also be associated with some of these storms.
There also is the risk for a tornado.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Avoid areas of the building that could be affected by falling debris such as tree limbs. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information: http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepared.html.
Update #1: A tornado watch and a severe thunderstorm warning have been issued in Chatham-Kent.
Details about the tornado watch can be found, here.
More details from Environment Canada about the severe thunderstorm warning: Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are moving northeastward through or toward portions of the region.
In addition, a more organized line of severe thunderstorms is expected to move across the region from the west late this afternoon.
Damaging wind gusts, brief torrential downpours, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and large hail will also be associated with some of these storms.
There also is the risk for a tornado.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Avoid areas of the building that could be affected by falling debris such as tree limbs. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
Original story: Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm watch and a special weather statement across Chatham-Kent.
At 1:09 p.m., Environment Canada officials released the thunderstorm watch.
Forecasters say there is a risk of severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts late this afternoon and early this evening.
“Thunderstorms from Michigan will reach western portions of southern Ontario late this afternoon and then move rapidly eastward across the regions,” forecasters say.
“Hazards: Wind gusts of 90 km/h. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Brief poor visibilities and ponding of water on roads in torrential downpours. Timing: Late this afternoon and early this evening.”
Forecasters added: “Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Hail and locally heavy rain are also possible. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.”
Forecasters say the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
At 12:32 p.m., Environment Canada officials released a special weather statement.
“Potential damaging wind gusts in thunderstorms late this afternoon and early this evening,” forecasters say.
“A line of showers and thunderstorms over Michigan will move eastward to reach the near Windsor and Lake Huron late in the afternoon and the remaining regions early this evening.”
There will be potential for wind gusts of 90 km/h with some of these storms, forecasters added.
“Torrential downpours and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning may also be associated. Environment Canada will monitor this situation closely. Severe thunderstorm will likely be issued for some areas as the system moves closer.”
Environment Canada says to continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
This story will be updated.
