Thunderstorm clouds.
Blackburn Media file photo by Stephanie Chaves)A chance for stormy weather in southwestern Ontario has ended for most areas.
Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for London and Middlesex County, Elgin County, Chatham-Kent, Windsor and Essex County, and Lambton County on Wednesday.
Forecasters reported conditions were ripe for the development of potentially severe thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening.
The weather agency called off the storm threat for the area by early Wednesday evening.
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.
