Norwich, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Near zero visibility in fog continues.

When:
This evening with visibility expected to improve later this evening or overnight.

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Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

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Freezing rain continues.

What:  
Freezing rain leading to icy surfaces.
Ice accretion or build-up of 2 to 5 mm on some surfaces.  

When:  
Ending this later evening.
  
Additional information:  
Freezing rain is expected to change over to rain later this evening as temperatures climb above the freezing mark.

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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

What:
Total rain and freezing rain amounts 30 to 60 mm with locally higher amounts possible.

When:
Ending overnight. 

Additional information:
Rain or freezing rain will be heavy at times this evening. Any freezing rain will change over to rain later this evening. There will be the risk for a few isolated thunderstorms as well. The rain will ease overnight.

If possible, clear storm drains of snow and ice.

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Localized flooding is possible. Some roads may become impassable.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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Dangerous snow squalls and blizzard conditions Monday into Tuesday.

What:
Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility.
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h.
Total local snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm.

When:
Monday morning easing to scattered flurries Tuesday afternoon.

Additional information:
A colder air mass in the wake of a departing low pressure system will result in the development of lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron. Widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions will be the primary concern as northwesterly wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are expected.

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Travel may be hazardous and some routes may be impassable. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways may be impassable due to accumulating snow. Road closures are 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 post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Strong winds expected on Monday.

What:
Strong southwesterly wind gusts of 80 to  90 km/h.

When:
Beginning Monday morning and easing Monday evening.

Additional information. 
Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop Monday morning 
with the passage of a strong cold front. The winds will become northwesterly through the afternoon. The winds will ease through Monday evening.

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Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible. Some property damage 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 post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.