Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chatham-Kent: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected

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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Chatham-Kent. Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, pea to dime size hail and heavy rain. This line of severe thunderstorms is located from Petrolia to Port Glasgow, moving east at 50 km/h.

Locations Impacted

The following locations are impacted by the severe thunderstorm warning:

Rodney
Ridgetown
John E. Pearce Provincial Park
Florence
Inwood
Thamesville
Bothwell
Alvinston
Morpeth
Highgate
Newbury
Wardsville
Glencoe
Appin
Port Glasgow
West Lorne
Dutton

Safety Precautions

Fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.

Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Emergency Management Ontario Recommendations

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Explained

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.