Rainfall Warning for: New Liskeard – Temagami

ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 1:33 P.M. EDT WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2014

Summary

Rain, at times heavy, is expected. A low pressure system over Wisconsin will track northeastward to Northeastern Ontario this evening and then into Quebec Thursday morning. Periods of rain, at times heavy, associated with the low will continue over areas north of Superior and will begin to affect the rest of Northeastern Ontario this afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 80 mm are expected with a few locally higher amounts possible. The rain is forecast to taper off from west to east, beginning this evening near the Lake Superior shore and Thursday morning for areas near the Quebec border.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required, so stay tuned to your local media or Weatheradio. Email reports of severe weather to HYPERLINK “mailto:storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca”storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca or tweet with the hashtag #ONStorm.