Squall Watch in Effect for Eastern Lake Erie
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Environment Canada has issued a squall watch for Eastern Lake Erie due to expected thunderstorms that could produce squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots and hail.
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- Record type
- Squall Watch
- Affected area
- Eastern Lake Erie
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Squall watch in effect, issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-08-24T02:22:39-00:00 until 2026-08-24T06:01:39-00:00.
Affected Areas
Eastern Lake Erie.
What You Should Do
Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Expected Conditions
Showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening. Some of these storms could produce squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots and hail. Poor to very poor visibility may contribute to voyage delays and make marine navigation hazardous.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting 2026-08-24T02:22:39-00:00 and expires at 2026-08-24T06:01:39-00:00.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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