REGISTRATION ENVIRONMENT WEATHER CANADA ********************* Precipitation Warning in effect for:
Agawa – Lake Superior Park
Heavy rain is expected to continue this morning. Risks: Total rainfall accumulations of 30 to 50 mm. Discussion: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring significant rainfall to the region. Rainfall is expected to continue this morning with a risk of thunderstorms. Tonight the rain is expected to continue, however there is a chance the rain will fall as freezing rain over areas of higher ground. By Friday morning, the risk of freezing rain diminishes and the rain is expected to taper off. A special weather statement is also in effect for the area. Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding and pooling of water on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Possible localized flooding in low-lying areas. Watch for possible discharges near rivers, creeks and drains. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or send reports on Twitter using #ONStorm.
Freezing rain warning in effect for:
Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville
Ice accumulation due to freezing rain is expected or occurring.
Freezing rain and dangerous wintry precipitation is expected today through Friday. Hazards: Freezing rain with moderate ice possible. 5 to 10 mm of ice accumulation may occur on untreated surfaces. Total rainfall accumulations from 20 to 50 mm. 2 to 5 cm ice pellet accumulation potential. Weather: Freezing rain and ice pellets are expected late this morning or early this afternoon through Friday morning. Rain expected early this morning. Discussion: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a large area of mixed precipitation to parts of northern Ontario today through Friday. Precipitation is expected to change from rain to a mix of freezing rain and ice pellets later this morning or early this afternoon. The precipitation is then expected to change to rain Friday morning. Surfaces such as highways, roads, paths and parking lots will become icy, slippery and dangerous. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Watch out for branches or electrical wires that could snap under the weight of the ice. Outages may occur. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and take an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or send reports on Twitter using #ONStorm.
