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Rainfall Warnings Continue

5:09 AM EDT Monday 22 April 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

  • Wawa – Pukaskwa Park

Rain, heavy at times continues. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Rain will continue today and tonight before coming to an end near midday Tuesday.

Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm are possible by Tuesday morning with the highest amounts expected over the Wawa area. Even higher rainfall amounts are forecast farther south towards Agawa.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don’t approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.

5:12 AM EDT Monday 22 April 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

  • Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Periods of rain will continue today and tonight before gradually coming to an end late Tuesday.

Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are possible by Tuesday evening.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Don’t approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

5:10 AM EDT Monday 22 April 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

  • Agawa – Lake Superior Park
  • Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay

Rain, heavy at times continues. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Rain will continue today and tonight before gradually coming to an end Tuesday afternoon.

Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm are possible by Tuesday afternoon.

A brief period of freezing rain is also possible early this morning, especially for areas away from Lake Superior.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow, fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle or a person away. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.

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