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Special Weather Statement (Nipigon – Rossport) – ended

Nov 13, 2021 at 06:51

At 4:41 a.m. Environment Canada ended this special weather statement.

Nov 11, 2021 at 19:24

5:54 PM EST Thursday 11 November 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

  • Nipigon – Rossport

Heavy rain, snow and strong winds expected into Friday.

Precipitation will begin this afternoon and then ease slowly throughout the day on Friday.

Throughout the event rain is forecast for communities closer to Lake Superior while higher elevations inland may see precipitation in the form of snow.

Rainfall amounts for communities close to Lake Superior could be in the 20 to 30 mm range and snowfall accumulations inland could range up to 5 cm.

In addition, strong easterly winds will affect the western shores of Lake Superior on Thursday, with gusts of 50 to 70 km/h.

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.

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.

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