Rainfall Warnings Continue & OPP offer safe driving tips

Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Agawa – Lake Superior Park
• Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island
• Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay

Heavy rain continuing today and tonight.

Rain, at times heavy, will continue through the day today and into tonight before easing to light rain Wednesday morning. Rain will linger Wednesday and into Thursday giving additional, although lesser amounts.

Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm are expected by Wednesday morning over most areas.

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, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

 

Location	Warning	Watch	Statement
Chapleau – Gogama	Rainfall
Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake	Rainfall
Kapuskasing – Hearst			Special weather
Kirkland Lake – Temiskaming Shores – Temagami	Rainfall
Sault Ste. Marie – Superior East	Rainfall
Timmins – Cochrane	Rainfall