{"id":776640,"date":"2026-07-03T00:56:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T00:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/776640\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T00:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T00:56:21","slug":"weather-system-could-bring-storm-and-strong-winds-to-mississauga-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/776640\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather system could bring storm and strong winds to Mississauga \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"

A weather system is moving through Mississauga and will bring a chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. If you\u2019re heading out, plan ahead and keep an eye on changing weather.<\/p>\n


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A weather system is moving through Mississauga, and is expected to bring periods of rain and a\u00a0risk of a thunderstorm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reminders<\/p>\n

Periods of heavier rain may lead to higher flows and water levels throughout the city\u2019s watershed. For safety, residents are urged to:<\/p>\n

Stay away from rivers, creeks, stormwater ponds and Lake Ontario.
\nAvoid low-lying areas that may flood quickly.
\nWatch for washouts near culverts and bridges.<\/p>\n

Driving and outdoor safety<\/p>\n

Wet weather can create hazardous driving conditions. Residents are reminded to:<\/p>\n

Allow extra time for travel,\u00a0slow down<\/a>\u00a0and leave extra space between vehicles.
\nDrive according to road and weather conditions.
\nAvoid driving through flooded roadways or pooled water.
\nTurn around and find another route if lanes are impassable.<\/p>\n

Pedestrians and cyclists should also take extra care, as wet surfaces can be slippery and visibility may be reduced.<\/p>\n

What is a flood watch or warning?<\/p>\n

Flood outlook: Early notice of the potential for flooding.
\nFlood\u00a0watch: Flooding may happen in certain areas.
\nFlood warning: Flooding is happening or will happen soon.<\/p>\n

If a flood warning has been issued, act immediately to protect yourself from danger and your home from flood damage.<\/p>\n

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How residents can prepare<\/p>\n

Small steps can make a big difference in reducing flooding risks:<\/p>\n

Clear leaves and debris from storm drains near your home.
\nCheck downspouts and ensure water drains away from foundations.
\nSecure loose outdoor items that could be affected by wind.
\nEnsure you have your emergency kit<\/a> ready in case of power outage during heavy rains.<\/p>\n

City response<\/p>\n

The City of Mississauga is monitoring weather conditions and local waterways.<\/p>\n

City crews will monitor and maintain\u00a0storm drains<\/a>\u00a0on city roads and respond to reports of water ponding or flooding. Residents can report storm drain issues\u00a0online<\/a>\u00a0or by calling\u00a0311<\/a> (or 905-615-4311 from outside city limits). The City\u2019s Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor with conservation authority partners.<\/p>\n

Stay informed<\/p>\n

Weather conditions can change quickly. Residents are encouraged to:<\/p>\n

For questions or concerns related to flooding, contact\u00a0311<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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Media contact<\/p>\n

City of Mississauga Media Relations
media@mississauga.ca<\/a>
905-615-3200, ext.\u00a05232
TTY:\u00a0905-896-5151
Get email updates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A weather system is moving through Mississauga and will bring a chance of showers and a risk of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":687175,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194297],"tags":[49,48,55405],"class_list":["post-776640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mississauga","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-mississauga"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/776640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=776640"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/776640\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/687175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=776640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=776640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=776640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}