Squall Warning in Effect for Western Lake Erie
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Environment Canada has issued a squall warning for Western Lake Erie with wind gusts up to 35 knots and waterspout activity expected or occurring.
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- Record type
- Squall Warning
- Affected area
- Western Lake Erie
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Squall warning issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-08-22T06:22:32-00:00 until 2026-08-22T08:46:32-00:00. Severity rated Severe with Immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
Western Lake Erie.
What You Should Do
Monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations. Waterspouts cannot be seen at night and may strike suddenly.
Expected Conditions
Squalls with wind gusts up to 35 knots and waterspout activity are expected or occurring. A squall with a possible waterspout is located 15 nautical miles east of Pelee Island, moving east at 15 knots.
Timeline
Alert effective immediately on 2026-08-22T06:22:32-00:00 and expires at 2026-08-22T08:46:32-00:00.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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