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Severe Storms Possible: Hail and High Winds Expected
14 Apr
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for Tuesday morning.
- Hail up to toonie size and strong winds are a possibility.
- Residents are advised to seek shelter if storms approach.
Severe thunderstorms are anticipated to develop on Tuesday morning across Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and Sarnia-Lambton. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch, indicating that the weather system could produce large hail, potentially reaching the size of a toonie.
Residents are urged to take precautions, including seeking shelter indoors if severe weather is imminent. The federal weather agency emphasizes that lightning is a dangerous phenomenon that annually causes injuries and fatalities in Canada.
The forecast for Tuesday includes mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers in the morning. Southwesterly winds are expected to reach 30 km/h, with gusts up to 50 km/h. The daytime high temperature is predicted to be 26 C, but it will feel warmer, closer to 31 C, due to the humidex.
