Significant rainfall expected this afternoon: Environment Canada

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Rainfall warning issued for:

•    Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
•    Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
•    Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
•    Blind River - Thessalon

Current details:
Significant rainfall beginning this afternoon.

Hazards:
Rainfall amounts near 60 mm.

Timing:
This afternoon through Friday morning.

Discussion:
Rain will begin this afternoon and continue through Friday morning as a low pressure system begins to affect the region. Total rainfall amounts near 60 mm are expected, with slightly higher amounts possible in embedded thunderstorms. Rain will taper and transition to scattered showers or flurries Thursday night into Friday morning.

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.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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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