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Heavy rain expected Tuesday

August 15, 2023

Environment Canada has issued the following weather statement;

Significant rainfall continues today.

Hazards: Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm possible.

Discussion: Periods of rain, which may be heavy at times, will impact southwestern Ontario today along with a risk of thunderstorms.

Total local rainfall amounts near 50 mm are possible by the time the heavy rain weakens late this afternoon or this evening. Areas that see prolonged periods of heavy rain or multiple thunderstorms may see higher amounts which may require rainfall warnings.

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. 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.

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