BELOW IS A SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FROM ENVIRONMENT CANADA ISSUED AT 9:18 P.M. SUNDAY OCTOBER 24
Periods of rain beginning early Monday morning may create hazardous driving conditions.
Wet conditions and reduced visibilities from rain may make travelling difficult.
Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 40 mm are possible by Monday night.
Localized flooding in low lying areas is possible.
When safe to do so, ensure storm drains are clear of leaves and debris to minimize flooding.
This rainfall is due to a low pressure system that is forecast to track northeast across southern Ontario on Monday.
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.
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.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The record rainfall in the Quinte region on an October 25 was 50.3 millimetres in 1980.
