Car driving through hailstorm (Image courtesy of PiLens via Can Stock)Car driving through hailstorm (Image courtesy of PiLens via Can Stock)
Midwestern

Hail and heavy rain expected across midwestern Ontario

Several communities across midwestern Ontario are under severe thunderstorm watches.

This includes around Wingham, Stratford, Goderich, Hanover, and Listowel, as well as smaller communities in Grey County, Huron County, Perth County, and Bruce County.

According to Environment Canada, heavy rain, strong gusts of up to 70 km an hour, and toonie-sized hail are a possibility Friday night and Saturday morning.

Read More Local Stories

Dog in hot car.  Getty Images.  Credit: ablozhka

Protect pets from the heat

With a continuing heat warning from Environment Canada, people should also remember to keep their pets cool.