WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Rainfall warning continued for:
- Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
- Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
- Greater Sudbury and vicinity
- Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
- Kapuskasing - Hearst - Smooth Rock Falls
- Timmins - Cochrane - Iroquois Falls
- Chapleau - Gogama
- Kirkland Lake - Temiskaming Shores - Temagami
- North Bay - West Nipissing
- Manitoulin - Blind River - Killarney
Current details:
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
Hazard:
Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 60 mm.
Timing:
Beginning today and winding down Friday overnight.
Discussion:
Rain will begin this morning over Manitoulin Island and will push north towards Fraserdale, where rain will start later this evening. Rain will continue into Friday. The rain may transition to snow in some areas Friday afternoon before tapering off overnight Friday. The heaviest rainfall is expected tonight into Friday morning.
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.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.
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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