Special Weather Statement In Effect

Heavy rain and thunderstorms tonight.

What: Rainfall amounts in excess of 40 mm. Risk of severe thunderstorms.

When: Beginning early this evening continuing into the overnight hours.

Additional information: Showers are expected to start late this afternoon or early this evening and intensify as a strong low pressure system approaches the area. There is a potential for severe thunderstorms this evening with heavy rain and strong wind gusts being the primary threats.

Rainfall amounts of 40 mm or greater are possible as a result of the thunderstorms and showers with this system.

Watches or warnings may be issued closer to the event.

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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 X using #ONStorm.