At 8:57 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain. A line of severe thunderstorms was located from 14 kilometres west of Amherstburg t

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At 8:57 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.

A line of severe thunderstorms was located from 14 kilometres west of Amherstburg to 18 kilometres south of Colchester to 40 kilometres southwest of Pelee Island, moving east at 50 km/h.

Hazards:
- 90 km/h wind gusts.
- Toonie size hail.

Locations impacted include:
Amherstburg, Kingsville, Colchester, Harrow, Pelee Island, McGregor, Cottam, Essex, Maidstone.

Damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather in Ontario, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.