Update: The severe thunderstorm warning ended in Chatham-Kent at 1:07 p.m. The thunderstorm watch remains in place.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Chatham-Kent. Details from Environment Canada, below:
At 12:12 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather in Ontario, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
A severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect. Details from Environment Canada, below:
12:06 p.m. EDT Saturday 1 April 2023
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts.
Hazards:
Wind gusts to 90 km/h.
Timing:
This afternoon.
Discussion:
Thunderstorms in southwestern Ontario are expected to advance northeastward this afternoon. Wind gusts to 90 km/h are possible.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
This story will be updated.
