Environment Canada is monitoring the potential for severe thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rainfall in Windsor and Essex County. The weather experts anticipate severe conditions persisting through the evening and possibly extending into Thursday morning, with the likelihood of wind gusts reaching up to 90 km/h and hail as large as a toonie.
In response to the forecast, Environment Canada issued a yellow alert advising residents to be prepared for severe weather. They recommend seeking shelter in a basement or interior room if threatening weather approaches and taking precautions against flying debris and hail if outdoors.
Additionally, the forecaster warns individuals to take cover during thunder and lightning strikes. Late Thursday evening, Windsor experienced significant lightning activity in the sky.
This alert coincides with severe weather impacting the Toronto area and parts of southwestern Ontario on Thursday, resulting in widespread power outages in some regions.