Severe thunderstorm watch ended for Waterloo Region

Rain on a window — File photo. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Aug 27, 2024 05:15:23 PM.

Last Updated Aug 28, 2024 03:33:49 AM.

A severe thunderstorm watch and then warning was issued for Waterloo Region and surrounding areas Tuesday evening.

According to Environment Canada, conditions were favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms.

All watches and warnings were dropped around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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