Squall Watch in Effect for Lake St. Clair
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A squall watch is in effect for Lake St. Clair due to potential thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 40 knots, lightning, and hail.
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- Record type
- Squall Watch
- Affected area
- Lake St. Clair
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
A squall watch is in effect, issued by Environment Canada. The alert is effective from 2026-08-26T21:19:59-00:00 until 2026-08-27T07:01:59-00:00.
Affected Areas
Lake St. Clair.
What You Should Do
Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations for more information.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms which may be capable of wind gusts up to 40 knots, lightning and hail. Large hail can damage vessels and cause injury.
Timeline
The watch is effective starting 2026-08-26T21:19:59-00:00 and expires 2026-08-27T07:01:59-00:00.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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