It looks like Wednesday could be a messy day with freezing rain, rain and high winds in the forecast.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Quinte region
saying freezing rain is possible beginning Wednesday morning or afternoon from west to east.
The freezing rain is expected to change to rain Wednesday afternoon or evening.
There could be ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm.
Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Easterly wind gusts could also reach up 60 km/hr.
Icy roads and local power outages are possible.
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Belleville – Quinte West – Eastern Northumberland County
- Cobourg – Colborne – Western Northumberland County
Freezing rain and rain possible Wednesday.
Hazards:
Freezing rain with ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm.
Strong easterly winds gusting up to 60 km/h.
Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Icy roads and local power outages are possible.
Timing:
Beginning late Wednesday morning into Wednesday evening.
Discussion:
Freezing rain is possible beginning Wednesday morning or afternoon from west to east. Freezing rain is expected to change to rain Wednesday afternoon or evening. Areas near the shores of Lake Ontario are likely to remain above the freezing mark, and as a result should receive only rain. The partially frozen ground may have a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall and localized flooding in low-lying areas may be possible.
Ice accretion combined with gusty easterly winds may result in localized power outages.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry 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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
