{"id":790920,"date":"2026-07-09T16:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/790920\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:54:13","slug":"rain-and-possible-thunderstorms-expected-today-in-mississauga-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/790920\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain and possible thunderstorms expected today in Mississauga \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Conditions may change quickly this afternoon, with periods of heavy rain, wind and a risk of thunderstorms. If you\u2019re heading out, plan ahead, use caution and stay alert to changing conditions.<\/p>\n

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\"Cars<\/p>\n

A weather system is moving through Mississauga today. Light rain is expected to begin mid-morning, with heavier rain and a risk of thunderstorms starting around noon.<\/p>\n

Rainfall is expected to peak in the mid-afternoon. Conditions may improve later in the day, with lighter rain possible into the evening.<\/p>\n

Reminders<\/p>\n

Periods of heavier rain may lead to higher water levels across the city. 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 conditions. Residents are reminded to:<\/p>\n

Allow extra travel time.
\nSlow down<\/a>\u00a0and leave space between vehicles.
\nDrive according to road and weather conditions.
\nAvoid driving through flooded roads or pooled water.
\nTurn around if routes are not safe.<\/p>\n

Pedestrians and cyclists should take extra care. Wet surfaces may be slippery and visibility may be reduced.<\/p>\n

Fallen trees<\/p>\n

To report a fallen or unsafe tree:<\/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 help reduce risk:<\/p>\n

Clear debris from storm drains near your home.
\nCheck downspouts and direct water away from foundations.
\nSecure loose outdoor items.
\nPrepare an emergency kit<\/a>\u00a0in case of power outage.<\/p>\n

City response<\/p>\n

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

City crews will monitor storm drains<\/a> and respond to flooding or water pooling. Residents can report issues online<\/a>\u00a0or by calling\u00a0311<\/a>\u00a0(or 905-615-4311<\/a> from outside city limits). The City\u2019s Office of Emergency Management continues to work with conservation authority partners.<\/p>\n

Stay informed<\/p>\n

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

For flooding concerns, call 311<\/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":"Conditions may change quickly this afternoon, with periods of heavy rain, wind and a risk of thunderstorms. If…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":790921,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194297],"tags":[49,48,55405],"class_list":["post-790920","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\/790920","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=790920"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/790920\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/790921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=790920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=790920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=790920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}