A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent by Environment Canada.

The National Weather Service is tracking a system moving through Michigan.

The weather authority says there is a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening – with the potential for these storms to become severe in southeast Michigan.

The National Weather Service says this system will move north at 72km/h. The most likely time for severity is between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Large hail and 96 km/h winds could be produced in this storm, as well as the possibility for tornado development. 

ARE YOU PREPARED?

A new study finds many Canadians are ill-equipped to face another potential emergency.

The RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study surveyed more than 2,000 adults.

And only nine per cent say they've taken precautionary measures to protect themselves and their homes from the effects of extreme weather.

Paula Bandi of RBC Insurance says Canadians need to take a more active role in helping themselves and their families prepare for such events.

Bandi says homeowners should ensure they have an emergency preparedness kit with enough to keep themselves and their families safe for 72 hours.

Kits should be equipped with such items as bottled water, non-perishable food, first-aid kits, blankets and extra clothing.

Bandi says measures can be taken to safeguard the home prior to an extreme weather event.

They includes focusing on securing weak points where wind and water can flow in, such as windows, doors, roofs, siding and eavestroughs.

With files from The Canadian Press