Environment Canada ends thunderstorm watch for Waterloo Region

Posted May 18, 2017 11:50:19 AM.

Last Updated May 18, 2017 08:36:30 PM.

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Hot and humid temperatures swept over Waterloo Region on Thursday, and Environment Canada was warning that they could lead to some severe thunderstorms.

As a result, the national weather authority issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Waterloo Region, Guelph, and our surrounding areas.

After some brief spurts of heavy rain, Environment Canada ended the watch around 8 p.m.

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