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Environment Canada has removed the tornado warning for parts of southwestern Ontario after monitoring a strong thunderstorm in the area.
The alert was issued shortly after 6 p. m. Thursday for locations including Chatham-Kent and Rondeau Park, but it has now concluded.
According to Environment Canada, the storm was situated over Moraviantown and moving east at around 40 km/h.
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Areas that could have been affected included Thamesville, Ridgetown, Highgate, and Rodney.
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The weather agency had warned that strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall were also possible for southwestern Ontario.
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The weather agency described it as “a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” in their alert, urging residents to seek shelter immediately in a basement, interior room or sturdy building.
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Earlier on Thursday afternoon, Environment Canada had put out a severe thunderstorm watch for some parts of the region, indicating conditions were right for thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts up to 90 km/h, large hail like toonies and a risk of tornadoes.
Residents are advised to keep an eye on forecasts and weather alerts as the storm moves through the area.
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