RAINFALL WARNING ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 11:54 P.M. SUNDAY AUGUST 6/23
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
Hazard: Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm. Rainfall rates of 30 mm within an hour, particularly Monday evening. Timing: Overnight into Tuesday.
Discussion: Scattered showers are expected overnight and will become heavy at times Monday morning. Showers are expected to diminish through Monday afternoon before another round of heavy rain, likely with thunderstorms, arrives Monday evening. Moderate showers are then expected to ease Tuesday morning or afternoon. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm are expected, however, higher amounts can not be ruled out.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, such as hail, wind and lightning will make outdoor activities unsafe.
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.
