Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms tonight. 

What:
Wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h, with higher gusts possible in thunderstorms.
Rainfall amounts in excess of 40 mm. 
Risk of severe thunderstorms.

When:
Beginning later this afternoon or early this evening continuing into the overnight hours.

Additional information:
Showers are expected to start late this afternoon or early this evening and intensify as a strong low pressure system approaches the area. There is a potential for severe thunderstorms this evening with heavy rain and strong wind gusts being the primary threats. 

Rainfall amounts of 40 mm or greater are possible as a result of the thunderstorms and showers with this system.

Watches or warnings may be issued closer to the event as the path of this low pressure system becomes more certain.

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