Wednesday, April 8th 2020, 8:21 am - Potent thunderstorms moved through parts of southwestern Ontario late Tuesday and early Wednesday, lighting up the night sky and bringing significant hail.
Many across southwestern Ontario had their eyes peeled to the sky late Tuesday — and it wasn't just to catch a glimpse of April's Super Pink Moon.
Incredible lightning, thunder, hail, and gusty winds swept through parts of the region amid severe thunderstorm watches and warnings during the evening and overnight hours.
Photos and videos of Nickle- and Loonie-sized hail poured in on social media late Tuesday from areas including Windsor, Essex, Leamington, and Chatham.
Even larger hail was reported in north London, with some having seen hail that measured over an inch. Farther east, parts of the Toronto area saw pea-sized hail and periods of rain.
READ: More on the next round of active weather for southern Ontario.
Lingering showers have wrapped up Wednesday morning, though the chance for rain returns late afternoon with another passing front.
Meanwhile, temperatures will continue to fall ahead of the weekend, with winds between 50-70 km/h expected to pick up on Friday.
Here's a look at some of the highlights from southern Ontario's recent spring storms.
Not as big as the stuff in London (holy cow!) but I did get some hail. @weathernetwork @jwhittalTWN #onstorm pic.twitter.com/srbp2ocDcD
Not as big as the stuff in London (holy cow!) but I did get some hail. Mark Robinson on Twitter: "Not as big as the stuff in London (holy cow!) but I did get some hail. @weathernetwork @jwhittalTWN #onstorm pic.twitter.com/srbp2ocDcD / Twitter" Mark Robinson on Twitter: "Not as big as the stuff in London (holy cow!) but I did get some hail. @weathernetwork @jwhittalTWN #onstorm pic.twitter.com/srbp2ocDcD / Twitter" Mark Robinson on Twitter: "Not as big as the stuff in London (holy cow!) but I did get some hail. @weathernetwork @jwhittalTWN #onstorm pic.twitter.com/srbp2ocDcD / Twitter" Mark Robinson on Twitter: "Not as big as the stuff in London (holy cow!) but I did get some hail. @weathernetwork @jwhittalTWN #onstorm pic.twitter.com/srbp2ocDcD / Twitter"
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) Mark Robinson on Twitter: "Not as big as the stuff in London (holy cow!) but I did get some hail. @weathernetwork @jwhittalTWN #onstorm pic.twitter.com/srbp2ocDcD / Twitter"
Over 1" even after some melting pic.twitter.com/euMJDoU5kp
Over 1” even after some melting Steven on Twitter: "Over 1" even after some melting pic.twitter.com/euMJDoU5kp / Twitter"
— Steven (@smjevnikar) Steven on Twitter: "Over 1" even after some melting pic.twitter.com/euMJDoU5kp / Twitter"
Spectacular show put on by Mother Nature, dime and nickel sized hail and lots and lots of lightning. She even threw in a massive shelf cloud to top it off.. @Onstormtracker @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @GArchibaldCTV pic.twitter.com/rwWPXhninQ
Spectacular show put on by Mother Nature, dime and nickel sized hail and lots and lots of lightning. She even threw in a massive shelf cloud to top it off.. Tempest Hunter 🇺🇦☮ on Twitter: "Spectacular show put on by Mother Nature, dime and nickel sized hail and lots and lots of lightning. She even threw in a massive shelf cloud to top it off.. @Onstormtracker @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @GArchibaldCTV pic.twitter.com/rwWPXhninQ / Twitter" Tempest Hunter 🇺🇦☮ on Twitter: "Spectacular show put on by Mother Nature, dime and nickel sized hail and lots and lots of lightning. She even threw in a massive shelf cloud to top it off.. @Onstormtracker @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @GArchibaldCTV pic.twitter.com/rwWPXhninQ / Twitter" Tempest Hunter 🇺🇦☮ on Twitter: "Spectacular show put on by Mother Nature, dime and nickel sized hail and lots and lots of lightning. She even threw in a massive shelf cloud to top it off.. @Onstormtracker @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @GArchibaldCTV pic.twitter.com/rwWPXhninQ / Twitter" Tempest Hunter 🇺🇦☮ on Twitter: "Spectacular show put on by Mother Nature, dime and nickel sized hail and lots and lots of lightning. She even threw in a massive shelf cloud to top it off.. @Onstormtracker @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @GArchibaldCTV pic.twitter.com/rwWPXhninQ / Twitter" Tempest Hunter 🇺🇦☮ on Twitter: "Spectacular show put on by Mother Nature, dime and nickel sized hail and lots and lots of lightning. She even threw in a massive shelf cloud to top it off.. @Onstormtracker @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @GArchibaldCTV pic.twitter.com/rwWPXhninQ / Twitter"
— Tempest Hunter 🇺🇦☮ (@tempesthunterph) Tempest Hunter 🇺🇦☮ on Twitter: "Spectacular show put on by Mother Nature, dime and nickel sized hail and lots and lots of lightning. She even threw in a massive shelf cloud to top it off.. @Onstormtracker @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @GArchibaldCTV pic.twitter.com/rwWPXhninQ / Twitter"
@weathernetwork #onstorm I have never seen anything like this. Ever! #strathroy pic.twitter.com/DuoJliQkOF
Cara Bissonnette🇨🇦 on Twitter: "@weathernetwork #onstorm I have never seen anything like this. Ever! #strathroy pic.twitter.com/DuoJliQkOF / Twitter" Cara Bissonnette🇨🇦 on Twitter: "@weathernetwork #onstorm I have never seen anything like this. Ever! #strathroy pic.twitter.com/DuoJliQkOF / Twitter" I have never seen anything like this. Ever! Cara Bissonnette🇨🇦 on Twitter: "@weathernetwork #onstorm I have never seen anything like this. Ever! #strathroy pic.twitter.com/DuoJliQkOF / Twitter" Cara Bissonnette🇨🇦 on Twitter: "@weathernetwork #onstorm I have never seen anything like this. Ever! #strathroy pic.twitter.com/DuoJliQkOF / Twitter"
— Cara Bissonnette🇨🇦 (@CaraLBiss) Cara Bissonnette🇨🇦 on Twitter: "@weathernetwork #onstorm I have never seen anything like this. Ever! #strathroy pic.twitter.com/DuoJliQkOF / Twitter"
Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G
Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter" Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter"
— Dave Jewell (@DaveJewellOHL) Dave Jewell on Twitter: "Here's the full video - shot over 20min on Tues night in Windsor, ON. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @CTVWindsor @AndrewHumphrey @rexroth7wxyz @WxOntario1 #onstorm #windsor #spring pic.twitter.com/NXqnLvqa6G / Twitter"
Wallaceburg quarter size hail maybe half dollars 942pm #onstorm pic.twitter.com/QNUeN8ULY7
Wallaceburg quarter size hail maybe half dollars 942pm Mike on Twitter: "Wallaceburg quarter size hail maybe half dollars 942pm #onstorm pic.twitter.com/QNUeN8ULY7 / Twitter" Mike on Twitter: "Wallaceburg quarter size hail maybe half dollars 942pm #onstorm pic.twitter.com/QNUeN8ULY7 / Twitter"
— Mike (@205mph) Mike on Twitter: "Wallaceburg quarter size hail maybe half dollars 942pm #onstorm pic.twitter.com/QNUeN8ULY7 / Twitter"
Lightning in the night, courtesy of Bryan Pedreira in Wheatley, Ont.
Large hail in North London! #ldnon #hail #wxon pic.twitter.com/cyoxgqH0Gp
Large hail in North London! Steven on Twitter: "Large hail in North London! #ldnon #hail #wxon pic.twitter.com/cyoxgqH0Gp / Twitter" Steven on Twitter: "Large hail in North London! #ldnon #hail #wxon pic.twitter.com/cyoxgqH0Gp / Twitter" Steven on Twitter: "Large hail in North London! #ldnon #hail #wxon pic.twitter.com/cyoxgqH0Gp / Twitter" Steven on Twitter: "Large hail in North London! #ldnon #hail #wxon pic.twitter.com/cyoxgqH0Gp / Twitter"
— Steven (@smjevnikar) Steven on Twitter: "Large hail in North London! #ldnon #hail #wxon pic.twitter.com/cyoxgqH0Gp / Twitter"
