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Severe thunderstorm watch for London, Ont. region on Monday

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for London-Parkhill-Eastern Middlesex County on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Francisco Seco / AP Photo

A severe thunderstorm warning has been downgraded to a severe thunderstorm watch for London, Ont. and the surrounding area.

Environment Canada says its meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms “capable of producing very strong wind gusts and heavy rain.”

Residents are advised to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

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While a tornado warning hasn’t been issued, Environment Canada adds that “severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.”

A heat warning also remains in effect for the London area and is expected to be lifted on Tuesday morning.

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