A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada in Chatham-Kent as rain, heavy at times, with isolated thunderstorms, is expected tonight and Friday.
“Rainfall amounts will generally be in the 20 to 40 mm range, with locally up to 50 mm possible in thunderstorms in some locales,” forecasters say.
“The rain will taper off Friday by noon.”
Strong northwest winds gusting to 70 or 80 km/h are expected in many areas Friday afternoon, Environment Canada officials say.
“Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada,” forecasters say.
“To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.”
