BELOW IS A RAINFALL WARNING ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA FOR THE QUINTE REGION AT 3:37 p.m. MONDAY FEBRUARY 21
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
A significant rainfall is expected.
Hazards:
Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm possible.
The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
Risk of light freezing rain Tuesday morning.
Timing:
Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Periods of rain are expected to begin Tuesday afternoon and persist through Tuesday night. There is also a risk of light freezing rain Tuesday morning.
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.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. 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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
