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Up to 40mm of rainfall possible through the weekend

Localized flooding in low-lying areas and water n on roads are , Environment Canada says

WEATHER ALERT

ENVIRONMENT CANADA

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Special Weather Statement in effect for:

  • Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale
  • Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago
  • Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake
  • Bracebridge – Gravenhurst
  • Guelph – Erin – Southern Wellington County
  • Mount Forest – Arthur – Northern Wellington County
  • Kitchener – Cambridge – Region of Waterloo
  • Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus
  • Listowel – Milverton – Northern Perth County
  • Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County

Significant rainfall is possible this weekend. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

What: Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm with locally higher amounts possible.

When: Saturday evening through Sunday night.

Additional information: Rain, at times heavy, is expected Saturday night into Sunday. With a risk of thunderstorms, local rainfall amounts in excess of 40 mm are possible over some areas. Localized flooding in low-lying areas and water pooling on roads are possible.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources 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 [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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