Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for multiple regions across northern Ontario, including the Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Parry Sound and Manitoulin Island, as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist throughout Sunday.
The weather agency warns that rainfall amounts between 20 and 40 millimetres are anticipated in most areas, with localized amounts potentially reaching 35 to 45 millimetres.
Affected regions include Bruce Peninsula, Sauble Beach, Tobermory, Espanola, Killarney, Greater Sudbury and vicinity, Huntsville, Baysville, Kirkland Lake, Englehart, Manitoulin Island, North Bay, Powassan, Mattawa, South River, Burk’s Falls, Temiskaming Shores, Temagami, Town of Parry Sound, Rosseau, Killbear Park, West Nipissing, French River, Western Algonquin Park and Lake of Two Rivers.
Showers, heavy at times, are expected to continue through the day, with a risk of thunderstorms in some areas. Environment Canada said that brief lulls in precipitation may occur but advises residents to remain cautious.
The frozen ground, still prevalent in many regions, has a reduced ability to absorb the precipitation, increasing the risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Residents are urged to monitor local conditions and take precautions to protect property in flood-prone areas.
For information on flooding, the public is encouraged to consult their local conservation authority or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Updates are also available at Ontario.ca/floods.
“Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada,” reads the weather alerts.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
