Special Weather Statement Issued By Environment Canada - Wednesday, August 7

12:38 PM EDT Wednesday 7 August 2024

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
Smiths Falls - Perth - Eastern Lanark County

Heavy rain Thursday night through Friday.

Hazards: Rain at times heavy.

Rainfall amounts possibly exceeding 50 mm.

Timing: Thursday night through Friday.

Discussion: A low pressure system interacting with the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby is expected to give heavy rainfall for eastern Ontario Thursday night through Friday. Forecast rainfall amounts could change and rainfall warnings may be issued as confidence in the track of the system increases.

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. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.