Lightning on Darrell Ln. during a thunderstorm August 14, 2015 (Photo courtesy of Rachel Hoekstra)All severe thunderstorm watches and warnings issued for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent have ended.
Environment Canada meteorologists were previously tracking a line of thunderstorms with very strong wind gusts, up to penny size hail, and heavy rain.
As part of the warning, officials were reminding residents to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches because strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, and break branches off of trees.
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.
