People across Chatham-Kent were encouraged to find shelter for a potential tornado.
An emergency alert was sent out around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, but it was rescinded about an hour later.
A severe storm ripped through southwestern Ontario from Michigan as a cold front moved through, according to Environment Canada
Up to 120 km/h wind gusts, nickel- to ping-pong-ball-sized hail, and torrential downpours were possible.
Various social media posts reported potential damage in Wheatley and southern Chatham-Kent. These have not been confirmed by weather experts.
-with files from Mark Brown
