[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/radar.png)US National Weather Service Radar Image at 11pm Sunday night showing strong band of thunderstorms heading towards Hamilton
A strong band of thunderstorms are heading towards Hamilton and expected to hit the City overnight with the potential for strong winds and torrential thunderstorms.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement in advance of the system, which is upgraded to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch this morning.
EC says the storm will arrive between 3am and 4am.
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[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cref_t7sfc_f11.png)HRRR radar forecast model for 7am on July 7, 2014