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Jan 8, 2026 at 09:50
Yellow Warning – Rainfall
9:06 AM EST Thursday 8 January 2026
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Significant rainfall expected tonight through Friday. The frozen ground has reduced the ability to absorb this rainfall.
What:
- Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm.
When: Tonight through Friday.
Additional information: A low pressure system is expected to bring rain to the area beginning tonight. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Don’t drive through flooded roadways. Avoid low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
Yellow Alert = Hazardous weather
Orange Alert = Severe weather
Red Alert = Very dangerous and possibly life-threatening weather
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, or call 5-1-1.
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.
Orange Alert = Severe weather
Red Alert = Very dangerous and possibly life-threatening weather
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, or call 5-1-1.
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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