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Severe thunderstorm warning for Windsor, Essex and Leamington

Ottawa weather forecast says rain for 6 of next 7 days

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Windsor, Essex and Leamington.

"Very strong winds" and nickle-sized hail are expected to fall on the region starting after 4 p.m., according to Environment Canada.

"The thunderstorm is located west of Detroit and is tracking northeast at 90 km/h," the national weather agency stated in its warning.

The government weather authority advises people stay indoors to avoid lightning, hail and damaging winds.