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UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning ended for parts of Southwestern Ontario

Environment Canada (EC) has ended a yellow severe thunderstorm warning for areas in Southwestern Ontario.

According to the alert, the storm blew through the region on Monday afternoon and evening.

The warnings had been issued due to thunderstorms in Lower Michigan, which is moving eastward.

EC reports the main hazard was the strong wind gusts, with outages, as well as damage to roofs, fences, branches, and soft shelters possible.

People are reminded to remain indoors when thunderstorms begin.

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