Severe thunderstorm watch lifted for London and Middlesex

A severe thunderstorm watch issued for London and Middlesex County Wednesday afternoon has been lifted by Environment Canada.

The agency had warned thunderstorms could develop and produce wind gusts of up to 90 km/h, large hail and heavy rain.

A deadly and destructive thunderstorm which rolled through southern Ontario on May 21 produced two EF1-rated tornadoes within London’s city limits. No injuries were reported.

Updated weather advisories can be found on Environment Canada’s website.