Environment Canada has updated a special weather statement issued for Chatham-Kent.
Forecasters say heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of freezing rain is expected Saturday into Sunday.
“Light rain or drizzle is expected to develop overnight and continue Friday before becoming heavier Friday night,” Environment Canada officials stated.
“Rain, at times heavy, will continue Saturday into Sunday morning.”
Total rainfall amounts of 50 mm or more are possible with most of the rain falling Saturday, forecasters say.
“Strong southwest winds are also expected Sunday morning, especially along the Lake Erie shoreline,” Environment Canada officials stated.
“There is also the risk of freezing rain Saturday evening and overnight for areas away from Lake Erie. There remains considerable uncertainty with exact rainfall amounts along with the location of freezing rain. Warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.”
Travel is expected to be impacted throughout Southern Ontario Saturday into Sunday, forecasters say.
Environment Canada is encouraging people to continue to monitor alerts and forecasts.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
