Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:

#ChathamKent #RondeauPark
#Windsor #Leamington #EssexCounty #ONStorm
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Hazards:
Damaging wind gusts to 100 km/h.
Nickel size hail.
Risk of a couple of tornadoes.

When:
Late this afternoon and through the evening hours.

Discussion:
Thunderstorms developing over Michigan are expected to intensify as the afternoon progresses. At this point, it appears that damaging winds will be the primary threat with these thunderstorms. However, there is also a threat of a tornado, particularly for areas closer to Lake Huron.
Torrential rainfall will likely accompany any thunderstorm.
The threat of severe thunderstorms may persist well into the evening hours. The watch may be extended farther east later today.
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