Amherstburg storm causes extensive damage

Environment Canada: 'There is not enough to confirm that there was a tornado at this point'

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Caption: A storm tore through Amherstburg, Ont. damaging homes and ripping trees from the ground. Environment Canada said that, at this point, there's not enough information to confirm a tornado.

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There have been multiple reports of storm damage in Amherstburg, Ont., but Environment Canada says, at this point, there is not enough information to confirm that there was a tornado.
Beth Ruston, a storm chaser, with Windsor Essex Storm & Environment Enthusiast has been sharing images on Twitter of cloud formations, fallen trees and a damaged shed.
According to Windsor Police, Front Road S. in Amherstburg was closed between Dalhousie Street and Bingham Road over a downed tree and wires. And South Side Road between Concession Road 4 and Concession Road 5 was also closed because of downed wires.

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Environment Canada said it was keeping an eye on the reports on social media.

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"We advise people to stay safe because it is active, down especially in the southwestern parts of the province, especially through the evening hours," said Gerald Cheng, meteorologist for Environment Canada.

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"So make sure to seek shelter when the thunderstorms are passing through. If you have images or reports of damage, precipitation amounts, or even hail, tweet them"

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As for whether or not a tornado could have still developed Friday evening, Cheng said "that is a possibility."

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He said that if the situation escalates, the appropriate warnings will be sent out to the public.

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