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Southern Ontario under special weather statements amid high risk of thunderstorms

Environment Canada says a line of thunderstorms is racing towards southwestern Ontario. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images

It’s expected to be a soggy afternoon in southern Ontario, including London-Middlesex.

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for much of the region from Windsor-Essex-Chatham-Kent to Grey-Bruce. As the system moves northeast, special weather statements have been ending in southwestern Ontario and popping up in areas northeast of London-Middlesex.

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The weather agency says a line of thunderstorms racing towards the region could produce gusting winds up to 80km/h as well as pea- to marble-sized hail.

Heavy downpours and frequent lightning are also possible before the system moves northeast out of the region around 6 p.m. Monday.

The chance of rain will remain, however, with more thunderstorms possible overnight in London before the precipitation eases off during the morning commute.

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