Pickering, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Localized heavy rainfall ending this evening.

What:
Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm. Localized amounts up to 50 mm possible.

When:
Ending later this evening.

Additional information:
Rainfall amounts have been highly variable across portions of southern Ontario today, with some areas seeing substantial periods with little rainfall. 

Periods of rain and embedded thunderstorms will taper off this evening. Localized heavy rainfall amounts are possible. 

Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/floods for the latest details.

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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 social media using #ONStorm.

Squalls with wind gusts up to 35 knots are expected or occurring in the area.

As of 7:50 p.m. EDT, a thunderstorm located near St. Catharines is moving northeastward at 25 knots.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.