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Severe thunderstorm watches issued for parts of southern Ontario

On Wednesday, parts of the U.S. Midwest faced tornado watches and warnings. Much of the same area is under watches and warnings today and the severe weather is stretching into southern Ontario. Global News

TORONTO – The tornado watch that Environment Canada issued the Windsor region has ended.

The city was under the warning early Thursday evening as strong storms moved north from Michigan.

Several thunderstorm watches were also issued for parts of southwestern Ontario Thursday night.

READ MORE: Broad swath of U.S. Midwest readies for hail, strong winds, possible tornadoes

Environment Canada asks that people report severe weather to storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca or tweet with the hashtag #ONStorm.

A watch is issued when conditions are favourable for severe weather. A warning is when hazardous weather is imminent or occurring.

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