Thunderstorm clouds near Strathroy. (File photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Thunderstorm clouds near Strathroy. (File photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
Sarnia

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms possible in heat and humidity

The humidex soared to 40 C Wednesday afternoon making it likely the hottest day of the season so far in Sarnia-Lambton.

Environment Canada's heat warning remains in effect with the temperature in the low 30s, and a severe thunderstorm watch was issued over the noon hour and upgraded to a warning just before 5 p.m.

More showers and thunderstorms were expected Wednesday afternoon and night in advance of a sharp cold front that will bring a stretch of very nice weather into early next week.

The weather agency said Sarnia-Lambton likely saw 20 millimetres to 30 millimetres of rain and wind gusts during the storm.

The severe thunderstorm warning was ended for the region shortly after 8 p.m.

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