The storm over Lakeshore, June 18, 2014 (Photo courtesy of Jenn Woodrich)Environment Canada has ended all severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for Chatham-Kent, London-Middlesex and Windsor-Essex.
The weather agency previously predicted isolated thunderstorms for Saturday afternoon.
30-50 mm of rainfall was expected in the area.
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.
