Photo by pennacook via FlickrPeriods of heavy rainfall, up to 50 mm in some areas, is expected for the region on Thursday.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Chatham-Kent and Windsor-Essex.
The weather agency says most areas should see 20-30 mm of rain, while 40-50 mm is possible if heavy rain persists.
Officials say flooding is a possibility in low-lying areas and caution the public to steer clear of washouts near rivers and creeks.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
