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.
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
Chatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
