CHATHAM-KENT, Ont. – Environment Canada has ended a tornado warning issued for parts of southwestern Ontario.
The national weather agency had issued tornado warnings for Chatham-Kent and Rondeau Park, Ont., on Sunday just before noon.
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It encouraged people in the area to look out for adverse weather conditions and take necessary precautions.
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The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommended people take cover immediately if threatening weather approached.
Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.
(The Canadian Press)
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