Bolts of lightning. (Blackburn News file photo)Environment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm watch for Huron and Perth counties.
The national weather service initially warned that conditions were favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that could have produced damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Much of southern Ontario remains under a heat warning.
The shelter plans to remain open until 7 a.m. on Saturday, when the smoke is expected to leave the area.
Chatham-Kent residents are showing a high level of interest in the upcoming election.
Argentina rallied late for a 2-1 win over England Wednesday to advance to the World Cup Final on Sunday against Spain.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
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 majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
