Storm Sweeps Through The Area (GALLERY)

Strong winds and a severe thunderstorm Friday afternoon have taken its toll on the municipality.

Environment Canada ended a severe thunderstorm warning around 3pm, however, a wind warning remained in effect for the rest of the afternoon.  The wind warning was ended just after 5pm.

Several residents throughout Chatham-Kent have reached out to Blackburn News to report fallen trees and hydro poles.

There were several power outages in the area and crews are working to restore power to those still experiencing an outage.

Chatham-Kent police are reminding drivers that if the traffic lights aren't working, treat it as a four-way stop.

Residents are encouraged to send in pictures of damage around Chatham-Kent caused by Friday's storm.

Uprooted tree on River Road. (Photo courtesy of April Williams).

Tree down in Ridgetown. (Photo courtesy of Natasha Edwards via Facebook).

Eastlawn Rd. between Park Ave. E and Fairview Line. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Michaud via Facebook).

Queen Street by Indian Creek in Chatham. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth LeClair via Facebook).

Hydro pole down on Hwy. 40 towards Blenheim just past Fairview. (Photo courtesy of Lachlan Kennedy).

Hydro pole down on Wedgewood Ave. in Chatham. (Photo courtesy of Heather Clifford via Facebook).

Tree down on Queen St. in Chatham, across from No Frills. (Photo courtesy of Emily Swackhammer via Facebook).