Line of thunderstorms roll in off Lake Huron on June 17, 2017. (Photo by Bob Montgomery)Line of thunderstorms roll in off Lake Huron on June 17, 2017. (Photo by Bob Montgomery)
London

Severe Thunderstorms Hit Region

Southwestern Ontario saw some wild weather on Friday afternoon.

Environment Canada tracked several severe thunderstorms that blew through the region, prompting Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in London-Middlesex and Elgin County. The warnings were lifted after 4:30pm after the London area was hit with heavy rain and high winds.

Severe thunderstorm watches remained in effect for London-Middlesex, Elgin County, Chatham-Kent, and Windsor-Essex until around 7pm.

Forecasters say more thunderstorms are possible Friday night and on Saturday.

 

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