Heavy rains started pouring from thick, grey clouds that blotted out the view of Detroit’s skyline from Windsor shortly before 1 p.m. Friday
The downpour sent pedestrians scurrying for cover in the downtown core and forced boats on the Detroit River to quickly seek safe harbour. And it may not be over yet.
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 1:41 p.m.
“The area that is receiving the greatest rainfall amounts is near Leamington where amounts will likely exceed 50 mm,” the forecaster said. “Small hail is also possible with these thunderstorms.”
The showers are expected to continue through the night and weekend, with a 60 per cent chance of showers Saturday and a 30 per cent chance of showers Sunday.
Rob Gaines takes a giant step off the curb as he and hundreds of other pedestrians try to navigate around a large pond of rainwater on Wyandotte Street West at Ouellette Avenue Friday June 28, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
Water levels on Wyandotte Street West rise when Transit Windsor arrives during a heavy downpour Friday June 28, 2013. Wyandotte at Ouellette Avenue continues to be a sore spot for pedestrians during periods of rain. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
A woman holds an umbrella to deflect water splashed from passing vehicles on Wyandotte Street Weat at Ouellette Avenue Friday June 28, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
A boat on the Detroit River races ahead of an advancing storm on Friday, June 28, 2013. (TwitPic: Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)
