A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada across Chatham-Kent, as potentially significant rainfall is expected today through Friday morning.
“A low pressure system will approach Southern Ontario from the southwest,” forecasters say.
“Rain is forecast to begin this morning and end Friday morning. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are possible, with the heaviest rain occurring Thursday afternoon. Strong northwesterly to westerly wind gusts of 70 km/h are possible Thursday night into Friday morning.”
Environment Canada officials say if visibility is reduced during driving, turn on headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
“Remember pedestrians are more difficult to see when it is dark and raining,” forecasters say.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
