BELOW IS A WARNING FROM ENVIRONMENT CANADA FOR THE QUINTE REGION ISSUED AT 5:25 AM WEDNESDAY SEPT 22 2021
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
Significant rainfall is expected through Friday morning.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue through Thursday before moving out Friday morning.
Rainfall amounts of 60 – 90 mm are expected by early Friday morning with a few localities possibly exceeding 100 mm.
This widespread rainfall event is due to a cold front and a moisture-laden low pressure system that will arrive from the American midwest.
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.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
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.
