Frost advisory, rainfall warning issued in Chatham-Kent, high 12°C

Frost advisory

A frost advisory is in effect across Chatham-Kent.

Environment Canada officials say frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.

“Frost continues early this morning,” forecasters say

Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

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.

Rainfall warning

Rain, at times heavy, expected this afternoon through Monday.

Total rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm are possible by Monday evening. Rain is expected to move into the region this afternoon, becoming heavier tonight and tapering to showers Monday afternoon.

This rainfall is due to a low pressure system that is forecast to track northeast across southern Ontario on Monday.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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.

Today – October 24, 2021

Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness near noon then rain beginning late this afternoon. Amount 5 mm. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h late this afternoon. High 12. UV index 4 or moderate.

Tonight

Rain with risk of a thunderstorm. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 9.

Mon, 25 Oct – Rain. Risk of a thunderstorm early in the morning. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming south 30 gusting to 50 near noon. High 16. UV index 1 or low. Night – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 7.

Tue, 26 Oct – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 14. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 6.

Wed, 27 Oct – A mix of sun and cloud. High 15. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 8.

Thu, 28 Oct – A mix of sun and cloud. High 15. Night – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 10.

Fri, 29 Oct – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 13. Night – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 8.

Sat, 30 Oct – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 12.

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