Environment Canada has ended a tornado warning for Chatham-Kent – Rondeau Park after warning that a severe thunderstorm may have been producing a tornado.
At 7:28 p.m. Friday, meteorologists said they were tracking an area of severe thunderstorms that was possibly producing a tornado.
The warning carried an extreme impact level and very high forecast confidence.
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In addition to the tornado threat, the storm was expected to bring damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall.
Environment Canada had urged residents to take cover immediately in a basement, interior room or sturdy shelter when threatening weather approached.
If no shelter was available, people were advised to lie in a low-lying area and protect their heads from flying debris.
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Boaters were advised to return to shore and seek shelter if possible. If unable to reach shore, they were advised to move away from the tornado’s path, wear a lifejacket, lie face down and protect their heads.
Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado.
The warning has since ended.
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