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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for region
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Windsor, Leamington, Essex County, Chatham-Kent and Rondeau Park. The report said meteorologists are monitoring a system from the west that...
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Windsor-Essex has ended
Batten down the hatches, Environment Canada has issued another severe thunderstorm watch for Windsor and Essex County. Thunderstorms rolled into Essex County this morning and Environment Canada more...
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Heavy rainfall expected for Windsor-Essex
Prepare for a drenching, advises Environment Canada’s weather office. A special weather statement issued 9:45 a.m. for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent says residents should expect thunderstorms...
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Waterspouts wow boaters off shores of Colchester
They appeared like giants on the horizon, sucking up lake water and spewing it out at up to 90 km/h. Weather gurus don’t expect the handful of funnel clouds that appeared over Lake Erie – thrilling...
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Windsor weekends remarkably rain-free this summer, says Environment Canada
Local temperatures are expected to dip a bit next week, but Environment Canada‘s weather watchers say Windsor still has a lot to be thankful for this summer — especially when it comes to our weekends....
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Intense thunderstorms batter Windsor-Essex
Strong wind, heavy rain and hailstones pummelled Windsor and Essex County Sunday evening. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were in effect for Windsor and Essex County until about 10:15 p.m....
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Environment Canada issues funnel cloud warning
Environment Canada has ended its weather advisory after funnel clouds were spotted near Wheatley and Leamington Wednesday. The national weather service warned conditions were favourable for funnel...
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Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watch
Environment Canada has sent out a warning about severe thunderstorms coming to the Windsor area that could bring heavy rains, large hail and powerful wind gusts. They issued the severe thunderstorm...
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Environment Canada issues dangerous thunderstorm watch
Environment Canada has sent out a watch about dangerous thunderstorms coming to the Windsor area that could bring strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain Saturday afternoon. They issued the...
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Severe thunderstorm watch ended for region
Environment Canada has ended its severe thunderstorm watch for Windsor, Leamington, Essex County, Chatham-Kent and Rondeau Park. The warning was issued around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon and ended around...
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Essex County is over
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch as nasty weather headed toward Windsor with the potential for powerful winds, fierce lightning and torrential rains. The weather watch took effect...
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City replaces tens of thousands of dollars of winter-damaged trees
The city has lost a record number of trees and shrubs this year, costing tens of thousands of dollars to replace, after the harsh winter weakened plants not hardy enough for the area. Many of those...
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Flooding possible in Essex County
Parts of the area could experience flooding tonight, according to the Essex Region Conservation Authority. ERCA issued a statement this afternoon advising residents that wet conditions may worsen. “Due...
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Wet week looms ahead for Windsor-Essex
UPDATE: In an updated weather statement issued at 3:30 p.m., Environment Canada warns that between 15 to 40 millimetres of rain could fall. Don’t forget your umbrella — Environment Canada is...
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Drenched! Windsor-Essex deals with flooding after rain pummels region
A flooded roadway at Heritage and Winfield Drive in South Windsor on Aug. 11, 2014. Photo submitted by reader Kim Gignac. The City of Windsor is bracing for reports of soggy basements and swamped...
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Reader Photos: Storm Slams Windsor And Essex County
Pools of water at McEwan Avenue and Riverside Drive West in Windsor on Aug. 11, 2014. Image submitted by reader Kimberly. An opportunist takes advantage of Monday’s deluge in his backyard near Ojibway...
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Monday’s flash rainfall unusual for Windsor region
Monday’s wicked burst of rain that flooded in pockets throughout the city was extremely unusual for the Windsor-Essex region, say Environment Canada experts. More than 73 millimetres of rain fell...
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Social Stream: Windsor-Essex drenched by rain
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Windsor-Essex
Damaging winds, large hail and torrential rain could be on the way for Windsor-Essex County, warned Environment Canada Tuesday. The federal weather agency issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the...
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Photos: Rain floods Herb Gray Parkway in Windsor
A section of the Herb Gray Parkway in Windsor, ON. is shown on Tuesday, July 12, 2014 under a large amount of water due to Monday’s massive downpour. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) A section of the...
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