Severe thunderstorm watch issued as weather system moves through region
CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison says a line of thunderstorms will be passing through the area Wednesday.
CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison says a line of thunderstorms will be passing through the area Wednesday.
A line of thunderstorms will be passing through the area Wednesday, prompting a severe thunderstorm watch from Environment Canada.
Several counties, including Bruce, Brandt, and Haldimand are under a rainfall warning. These areas could see an additional 40 to 60 millilitres of rain.
'The rest of the area, expecting some rain – heavy at times – as rounds of thunderstorms move through,' said CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison. 'In London, potential for upwards of 20 millimetres of rain.'
Atchison added that some of these thunderstorms will have intense lightning and strong wind gusts.
Some more showers are expected Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing some cooling relief. However, some extreme heat is in the forecast beginning this weekend and lasting into next week.
Here's a look at the rest of the forecast
Wednesday: Mainly cloudy. 30 per cent chance of showers near noon. Showers beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. High 28. Humidex 36.
Wednesday night: Showers or a few thunderstorms ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h this evening then light after midnight. Low 17.
Thursday: Cloudy. 30 per cent chance of showers in the morning. Wind becoming north 30 km/h in the morning. High 22. Humidex 26.
Friday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 27.
Saturday: Sunny. Windy. High 29.
Sunday: Sunny. High 33.
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