Rainy and Windy Conditions Expected Thursday into Friday

As a system passes to the south of the region, rainy and windy conditions will begin developing Thursday. The heaviest rainfall will be contained to Eastern Ontario. Areas further west will see lower rainfall totals.

Rain, heavy at times, will begin moving into the Niagara region in the morning hours, increasing in coverage throughout the day. There may be breaks in the rain, especially Thursday evening and overnight into Friday. The rain will end from west to east beginning early Friday morning, finally wrapping up in Eastern Ontario late Friday evening.

As stated, the heaviest rainfall totals are expected in Eastern Ontario, including Ottawa, Cornwall, Brockville and Franktown. Rainfall amounts in these areas will likely total 60 to 70 millimetres. Additionally, rainfall amounts in these areas may overachieve. Flooding is expected.

Rainfall amounts will decrease further west and south, with areas in the Bruce Peninsula likely seeing little rain from this event.

The other story for this event will be the wind, with much of the region seeing wind gusts of 50 to 60 km/h. Areas in Southwestern Ontario, the GTA, Golden Horseshoe, and portions of Eastern and Central will see wind gusts of 60 to 70 km/h.

Some power outages may be possible during the strongest wind gusts. Tree branches may snap and fall.

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Eastern Ontario, stating that rainfall amounts of 30 to 60 mm are possible Thursday into Friday, with locally higher rainfall amounts possible.

See the below safety information for driving in heavy rain, and what to do during high winds.