A thunderstorm over Hillman Marsh. (File photo courtesy of Robert Longphee)Environment Canada has lifted severe thunderstorm watches for London-Middlesex, Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton, as well as Oxford and Elgin counties.
The watches were issued Thursday afternoon, as forecasters said conditions were favourable for the development of severe thunderstorm. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for London and Middlesex County, but was lifted just after 9:30pm.
All severe thunderstorm watches were ended at 9:50pm.
Lambton OPP will have an increased presence in Grand Bend as they continue to search for a swimmer that was reported missing on Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays blew out Seattle 8-1 to open the weekend series
The beach at Pinery Provincial Park was posted as unsafe for swimming heading into the final weekend of August.
Black Gold Brewery in Petrolia is looking to thank the community for its ongoing support while also raising awareness for local charities during its annual block party.
A celebration will take place on Saturday afternoon, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., at Imperial City Brew House.
The matchup between the London Knights and Erie Otters is taking place on Saturday at 4 p.m., and is a fundraiser for upgrades to the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre.
