Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the Quinte region and beyond.
The warning seen below was issued just after 3 a.m. today (Thursday Christmas Eve)
Heavy rainfall totalling 30 to 50 mm is expected to develop Thursday and continue into Friday. The frozen ground will have a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
Hazards:
30 to 50 mm of rainfall ( 1 to 2 inches)
Timing:
Rain will intensify this morning and last through Friday morning.
Discussion:
Rain is forecast to continue intensifying this morning, with periods of heavy rain likely today and tonight. Rain will ease to showers and then snow flurries Friday. A total of 30 to 50 mm of rain is expected across eastern Ontario.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.
Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
