Powassan, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Heavy rain with total amounts 30 to 50 millimetres expected.

When:
Late Saturday morning into Sunday morning.

Additional Information:
A second low pressure system is expected to bring significant rainfall to the region on Saturday. Rain will be heavy at times and local amounts may be enhanced by brief thunderstorms. Brief freezing rain may precede the arrival of the rain. 

Due to the saturated ground and prior rain events the rain on Saturday may cause hazardous conditions due to extreme runoff.

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.

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Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure.

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.