A special weather statement is in place across Chatham-Kent, as significant rainfall continues today.
Environment Canada officials say hazards include, total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm possible.
The timing is throuhgout the day.
“Periods of rain, which may be heavy at times, will impact southwestern Ontario today along with a risk of thunderstorms,” forecasters say.
“Total local rainfall amounts near 50 mm are possible by the time the heavy rain weakens late this afternoon or this evening. Areas that see prolonged periods of heavy rain or multiple thunderstorms may see higher amounts which may require rainfall warnings.”
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office.
Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.
“Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada,” forecasters added.
“To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.”
