Most of SW Ontario is under a severe thunderstorm watch right now. Isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, some with the potential of producing 50 mm of rain and 90 km/h wind gusts.
UPDATE: Environment Canada has upgraded the watch to a severe thunderstorm warning. This means the potential for severe isolated thunderstorms are imminent in Oxford County.
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Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of southwestern Ontario, including Oxford County.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. The worst hit areas could get hit with 50 mm of rain with wind gusts reaching 90 km/h.
There is the potential for localized flooding, particularly in more urbanized areas and areas of poor drainage.
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

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