A flood watch has been issued by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA).
The LTVCA said a combination of heavy rains and strong winds could worsen flooding in shoreline areas this weekend. Ponding and localized flooding are also expected in areas with poor drainage. Local watercourses will rise and some could spill their banks.
The conservation authority said there is a risk of shoreline damage, erosion and/or flooding along the Lake Erie shoreline, including the high bluffs Friday night through Saturday morning due to high lake levels and wave action. There is also a risk of flooding in Lake Erie communities such as Erie Shore Drive during the same period. Officials said there is also a risk of shoreline damage, erosion and/or flooding on Lake St. Clair, including Lighthouse Cove Saturday morning into Sunday morning.
"People should take extra caution and avoid local watercourses should they rise. The combination of slippery banks and fast-moving water can be dangerous," said the LTVCA. "People should also avoid the shoreline of the Great Lakes should conditions get rough. The waves can be strong and the shoreline slippery."
The flood watch will be in effect until Monday.
