Severe thunderstorm watch for SD&G

In this Aug. 14, 2016, file photo, a thunderstorm rolls into the region along Highway 401 in South Stormont, Ont. (Newswatch Group/Bill Kingston, File)

Update: The severe thunderstorm watch has ended.

SD&G – The hot, muggy weather today may produce some intense thunderstorms across SD&G.

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the region around 3 p.m.

It says the conditions are right for some dangerous thunderstorms that could pop up late this afternoon and tonight, producing damaging winds, hail and heavy rain.