Lightning strike. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Hoekstra)Lightning strike. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Hoekstra)
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UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning ended

Environment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm warning.

The notice included a risk of tornadoes, loonie-sized hail, and up to 90 kilometres per hour winds.

The alert was in place Saturday afternoon for, Goderich, Bluewater, Chatham-Kent and Southern Huron County.

According to Environment Canada, the warning came as a line of thunderstorms has developed in Michigan, which is expected to move east.

A tornado warning, which has since ended, was also issued for Southwestern Ontario.

At 4:25 p.m. on Saturday, Environment Canada issued the alert, warning people to take cover when threatening weather approaches.

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