Heavy rainfall. (Photo courtesy © Can Stock Photo Inc. / sarah_jane)Heavy rainfall. (Photo courtesy © Can Stock Photo Inc. / sarah_jane)
Windsor

UPDATE: Rainfall Warning Over

A rainfall warning is over for Windsor-Essex.

Environment Canada issued the warning Monday due to very heavy rain and thunderstorms that hammered parts of Southwestern Ontario. Based on radar estimates, some areas west of Harrow towards Tecumseh may have received 75-150 mm of rain.

The Windsor airport reported 56mm of rainfall as of 11pm.

While, the intense rainfall has tapered off, showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to persist into Tuesday.

The Windsor Police Service tweeted around 10pm that many streets in the city become flooded Monday evening.  The OPP also reported that Martin Dr. and Jordan Lane were flooded in Tecumseh.

Areas west of Harrow received at least 75mm of rain.

Drivers are urged to use caution on the roads.

Read More Local Stories

File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks

Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.