Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent
Isolated thunderstorms — capable of producing 50 to 75 mm of rain —are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening.
Up to 75 mm of rainfall is possible in the regions
A severe thunderstorm is in effect for the Windsor-Essex County and Chatham-Kent regions.
"Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into this evening," says Environment Canada in an alert issued just before 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Isolated thunderstorms — capable of producing 50 to 75 mm of rain —are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening.
Environment Canada warns heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when there's potential for thunderstorms producing large hail, damaging winds or torrential rainfall.
A separate heat warning is still in effect for the same regions.