Environment Canada says the rain is expected to ease and transition to scattered showers or snowstorms tonight into Friday morning.
weather warning
canada’s environment
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Heavy rain warnings have been issued for the following areas:
Sault Ste Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Port – Batchawana Bay Elliott Lake – Ranger Lake Blind River – Thessalon
Heavy rain continues today and into Friday morning.
Risk: Total rainfall will be close to 60 mm.
Timing: Continues through Friday morning.
Discussion: Rain will continue to fall across northeastern Ontario from today until Friday morning as a low-pressure system begins to impact the region. Precipitation totals are expected to be close to 60 mm, with slightly more possible if thunderstorms form.
The rain will ease and turn into scattered showers or snowstorms tonight into Friday morning. For information regarding flooding, please contact your local conservation agency or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. For the latest details, visit Ontario.ca/floods.
Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and puddles on roads. If you experience poor visibility while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, email (email protected) or tweet your report: #ONStorm.
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