Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Near zero visibility in fog is expected over some areas.

Visibility is expected to improve early this afternoon.

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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

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.

Freezing rain likely Wednesday.

What:
Several hours of freezing rain leading to ice build-up.
Ice accretion of 4 to 8 mm possible.
Utility outages and tree damage possible.
Easterly winds gusting up to 60 km/h.

When:
Beginning overnight or early Wednesday morning, and tapering off by Wednesday evening.

Additional information:
Several hours of freezing rain are possible Wednesday. Easterly winds gusting to 60 km/h combined with ice accretion may lead to utility outages and tree damage. 

Since temperatures are expected to be close to the freezing mark, there is some uncertainty regarding how much ice accretion will occur.

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Roads and walkways may become icy and slippery. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. There is risk of injury due to slips and falls.

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.