Issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada at 5:30 am on Saturday, April 27, 2023.
Description
Significant rainfall is expected this weekend.
Hazards:
Total rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm.
Locally higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Timing:
Beginning early this morning and ending early Sunday morning.
Discussion:
rain will begin early this morning and continue into the overnight. The heaviest rain is expected to fall late this afternoon and evening. Locally higher amounts are likely in thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Rain will transition to snow early Sunday morning as cooler air begins to move in, also giving a brief risk of freezing rain to the area.
Impacts:
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
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.
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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using ONStorm .
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