What areas are under a severe thunderstorm watch?

Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and Sarnia-Lambton are under a severe thunderstorm watch.

What kind of weather can be expected from the severe thunderstorms?

The severe thunderstorms could produce hail up to toonie size and strong winds, with gusts reaching 50 km/h.

What safety precautions should be taken during the severe thunderstorms?

Residents should protect themselves from flying debris and hail, and take cover in a basement or interior room if threatening weather approaches.

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Severe Storms Possible: Hail and High Winds Expected

14 Apr

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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.

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