In a rainfall warning, Environment Canada says due to recent significant rainfall, the ground has little ability to absorb more<\/p>\n
WEATHER ALERT
\nENVIRONMENT CANADA
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\nYellow level warning – rainfall – issued for:
\nSearchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay, Ont. (048820)
\nSault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island, Ont. (048830)
\nGreater Sudbury and vicinity, Ont. (049100)
\nElliot Lake – Ranger Lake, Ont. (049200)
\nManitoulin – Blind River – Killarney, Ont. (049900)<\/p>\n
Impact Level: Moderate
\nForecast Confidence: High<\/p>\n
Rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.<\/p>\n
What:
\nRainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm.<\/p>\n
When:
\nBeginning overnight and ending Saturday morning or early Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Additional information:
\nA 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.<\/p>\n
Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable.<\/p>\n
Don’t drive through flooded roadways. Avoid low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.<\/p>\n
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/floods<\/a> for the latest details.<\/p>\n