Severe thunderstorm warning ends, heat warning remains in effect

A storm rolled through Windsor-Essex on July 12, 2025.

Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Windsor, Ont. region early Saturday afternoon.

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain made its way through the region.

According to Environment Canada, the affected locations included Windsor, Leamington, Amherstburg, Tecumseh, Kingsville, Belle River, Lakeshore, Point Pelee National Park, LaSalle, South Windsor, McGregor, Windsor Airport, Colchester, Harrow, Maidstone, Essex, Cottam, Stoney Point and Comber.

The thunderstorm warning has since ended, but there is a chance for more showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening.

A heat warning also remains in effect.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches.

Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast

Saturday: Cloudy. Showers with a few thunderstorms then 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 33. Humidex 44.

Saturday night: Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this evening. Low 22.

Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 30. Humidex 38.

Monday: Sunny. High 30.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 32.

Wednesday: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 29.