UPDATE: As of 5:50 p.m. Friday, a severe thunderstorm watch was no longer in place for London-Middlesex.
Residents in the London region are in for a stormy Friday.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for London-Middlesex, Elgin, Sarnia-Lambton and Windsor-Essex-Chatham Kent.
The national weather agency says conditions will be favourable Friday for the development of thunderstorms that can produce damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
RELATED: Wind advisory issued for London and area
Forecasters say thunderstorms are expected to pop up ahead of a cold front that will move into the region Friday afternoon.
It’s the same system that prompted the agency to issue a special weather statement regarding high winds.
Forecasters say gusts of up to 100 km/h will be possible.
This afternoon’s thunderstorms are expected to move out by early evening.
To see the latest radar imagery for the London-area, click here.