{"id":778783,"date":"2026-07-04T01:07:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T01:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/778783\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T01:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T01:07:15","slug":"severe-thunderstorm-watch-for-mississauga-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/778783\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe thunderstorm watch for Mississauga \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A weather system is moving through Mississauga this afternoon and evening, bringing periods of rain and the risk of a thunderstorm. Environment Canada has issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/weather.gc.ca\/en\/location\/index.html?coords=43.586,-79.657\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">yellow watch for severe thunderstorms<\/a>. Conditions could quickly become severe, with strong wind and heavy rain.<\/p>\n<p>Reminders<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Stay away from rivers, creeks, stormwater ponds and Lake Ontario.<br \/>\nAvoid low-lying areas that may flood quickly.<br \/>\nWatch for washouts near culverts and bridges.<\/p>\n<p>Driving and outdoor safety<\/p>\n<p>Wet weather can create hazardous driving conditions. Residents are reminded to:<\/p>\n<p>Allow extra time for travel,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/city-of-mississauga-news\/news\/slow-down-driving-fast-increases-your-risk-of-collisions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">slow down<\/a>\u00a0and leave extra space between vehicles.<br \/>\nDrive according to road and weather conditions.<br \/>\nAvoid driving through flooded roadways or pooled water.<br \/>\nTurn around and find another route if lanes are impassable.<\/p>\n<p>Pedestrians and cyclists should also take extra care, as wet surfaces can be slippery and visibility may be reduced.<\/p>\n<p>Fallen trees<\/p>\n<p>To report a fallen tree or dangerous tree debris in Mississauga, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits). For after-hours emergencies, such as blocked roadways or immediate safety risks, call dispatch directly at 905-615-3000. If a tree has fallen on power lines, contact Alectra at 905-273-9050<\/p>\n<p>What is a flood watch or warning?<\/p>\n<p>Flood outlook: Early notice of the potential for flooding.<br \/>\nFlood\u00a0watch: Flooding may happen in certain areas.<br \/>\nFlood warning: Flooding is happening or will happen soon.<\/p>\n<p>If a flood warning has been issued, act immediately to protect yourself from danger and your home from flood damage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CVC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1341\" height=\"640\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>How residents can prepare<\/p>\n<p>Small steps can make a big difference in reducing flooding risks:<\/p>\n<p>Clear leaves and debris from storm drains near your home.<br \/>\nCheck downspouts and ensure water drains away from foundations.<br \/>\nSecure loose outdoor items that could be affected by wind.<br \/>\nEnsure you have your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/services-and-programs\/health-and-safety\/how-to-prepare-for-an-emergency\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">emergency kit<\/a>\u00a0ready in case of power outage during heavy rains.<\/p>\n<p>City response<\/p>\n<p>The City of Mississauga is monitoring weather conditions and local waterways.<\/p>\n<p>City crews will monitor and maintain\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/city-of-mississauga-news\/news\/maintain-your-drains-to-reduce-the-risk-of-flooding\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">storm drains<\/a>\u00a0on city roads and respond to reports of water ponding or flooding. Residents can report storm drain issues\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/services-and-programs\/transportation-and-streets\/roads-and-sidewalks\/report-a-problem-with-a-catchbasin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online<\/a>\u00a0or by calling\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">311<\/a>\u00a0(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<p>Stay informed<\/p>\n<p>Weather conditions can change quickly. Residents are encouraged to:<\/p>\n<p>For questions or concerns related to flooding, contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">311<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A weather system is moving through Mississauga this afternoon and evening, bringing periods of rain and the risk&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":778784,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194297],"tags":[49,48,55405],"class_list":["post-778783","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\/778783","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=778783"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778783\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/778784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=778783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=778783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=778783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}