WM, Ontario Premier officially opens natural gas plant in Watford
Environment Canada Issues Rainfall Warning
July 16, 2025
2:25 PM EDT Wednesday 16 July 2025
Rainfall Warning in effect for:
- Sarnia – Petrolia – Western Lambton County
Heavy rain in thunderstorms continues.
What: Local rainfall amounts exceeding 50 mm.
When: Continuing this afternoon.
Additional information: Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to move through the area today. 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.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, such as hail, wind and lightning will make outdoor activities unsafe.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
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