WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement continued for:
- Barrie - Orillia - Midland
- Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
- Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County
- Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County
- Waterloo - Wellington
- Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
- Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
- City of Hamilton
- Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
- Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham
- Halton Hills - Milton
- Burlington - Oakville
- Niagara
Current details:
Rainfall, combined with melting snow today. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Rapidly falling temperatures, strong winds, snow and blowing snow tonight into Thursday.
What:
Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm. Locally higher amounts possible.
Rapidly falling temperatures with rain changing to snow resulting in surfaces becoming icy and slippery.
Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Total snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm.
Westerly to northwesterly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h.
When:
Rain through this evening. Rapidly falling temperatures with rain changing to snow tonight into Thursday morning. Gusty winds and blowing snow Thursday morning to early Thursday evening.
Additional information:
Rain, heavy at times, and mild temperatures are expected today. There is also a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon and early this evening. Localized flooding in low-lying areas and water pooling on roads is possible.
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.
Rapidly falling temperatures and a transition to snow is expected tonight into Thursday morning. Winds intensify Thursday morning before easing by early Thursday evening. Travel may become hazardous beginning Thursday morning.
Strong wind gusts may be capable of tossing loose objects and causing tree branches to break. Utility outages are possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
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