The severe thunderstorm warning has ended in Chatham-Kent. meanwhile, th thunderstorm watch remains in place.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by Environment Canada
At 4:49 PM EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
This line of severe thunderstorms is located from 15 kilometres northwest of Sarnia to Lakeshore to 11 kilometres south of Pelee Island, moving northeast at 65 km/h.
Hazards:
Up to 100 km/h wind gusts possible.
Nickel size hail.
Heavy rain with local amounts up to 50 mm possible.
Locations impacted include:
Leamington, Sarnia, Chatham, Petrolia, Forest, Belle River, Lakeshore, Point Pelee National Park, Wheatley Provincial Park, Tilbury, Wallaceburg, Oil Springs, Blenheim, Rondeau Provincial Park, Ridgetown, Pelee Island, Stoney Point, Comber, Walpole Island and Port Lambton.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. 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: ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by Environment Canada
Here are the details:
At 4:18 PM EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
This line of severe thunderstorms is located from 35 kilometres north of Tecumseh to 9 kilometres northeast of Amherstburg to 35 kilometres southwest of Pelee Island, moving northeast at 65 km/h.
Hazards:
Up to 100 km/h wind gusts possible.
Nickel size hail.
Heavy rain with local amounts up to 50 mm possible.
Locations impacted include:
Leamington, Sarnia, Tecumseh, Kingsville, Belle River, Lakeshore, Point Pelee National Park, Wheatley Provincial Park, Tilbury, Wallaceburg, McGregor, Windsor Airport, Colchester, Harrow, Maidstone, Essex, Cottam, Pelee Island, Stoney Point and Comber.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. 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: ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued by Environment Canada at 12:43 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Here are the details:
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.
Timing: This afternoon or early this evening.
Hazards:
– Wind gusts up to 100 km/h.
– Heavy downpours.
– Nickel size hail.
Discussion:
“Scattered thunderstorms are expected to push into the region this afternoon and continue into the early evening as a cold front pushes through.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Water-related activities may be unsafe due to violent and sudden gusts of wind over bodies of water.
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!
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: ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.”
This story will be updated.
