A special weather statement has been issued in Chatham-Kent, as significant rainfall amounts are possible.
Forecasters say hazards, include: Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm expected by Tuesday morning and locally higher amounts are also possible in areas that receive thunderstorms.
The timing is this afternoon, through Tuesday morning.
“Showers and occasional thunderstorms are expected to move across the region as a cold front approaches from the west,” Environment Canada officials say.
“The precipitation is expected to end on Tuesday as a cold front moves through. Rainfall warnings may be required for some areas as this event draws closer.”
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry office.
Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
