Special Weather Statement In Effect

Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue this afternoon.

What: Local rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 millimetres.

When: Ending later this afternoon or evening.

Additional Information: A moisture laden low pressure system will continue to track eastward bringing with it showers and the risk for thunderstorms. Modest amounts of instability is expected to build in this afternoon. This will lead to the risk for potentially severe thunderstorms, as well as heavy rainfall, through this afternoon. The rain and thunderstorm risk is expected to clear from west to east this afternoon or early this evening.

Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Don't drive through flooded roadways. Avoid low-lying areas.

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.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #ONStorm.