Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Windsor-Essex

Severe thunderstorm warning for Windsor, Ont. (Denis Torkhov/Getty Images)

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Windsor-Essex.

Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts.

Hazard: 90 km/h wind gusts.

Locations impacted: Windsor, Tecumseh, Belle River, Lakeshore, South Windsor, Windsor Airport, Maidstone, Essex and Stoney Point.

Environment Canada says local utility outages are likely. Damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely. There is a risk of injury. Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.