Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Windsor

Severe thunderstorm warning for Windsor, Ont. (Denis Torkhov/Getty Images)

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Windsor, Leamington and Essex County.

The storm, capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to toonie size hail and heavy rain, was located 13 kilometres northwest of LaSalle at 9:06 p.m., moving southeast at 45 km/h.

Environment Canada advises taking immediate cover if the storm approaches.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.