In a rainfall warning, Environment Canada says due to recent significant rainfall, the ground has little ability to absorb more
WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Yellow level warning – rainfall – issued for:
Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay, Ont. (048820)
Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island, Ont. (048830)
Greater Sudbury and vicinity, Ont. (049100)
Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake, Ont. (049200)
Manitoulin – Blind River – Killarney, Ont. (049900)
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.
What:
Rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm.
When:
Beginning overnight and ending Saturday morning or early Saturday afternoon.
Additional information:
A cold front will sweep through the region tonight into Saturday, bringing showers and the risk of a thunderstorm. Portions of the region have received significant rainfall amounts over the last few days. As a result, further rainfall could have significant impacts.
Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable.
Don’t drive through flooded roadways. Avoid low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/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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