Midwestern

Freezing rain expected today.

What:
Freezing rain with ice accretion of 2 to 4 mm on some surfaces.

When:
This morning through this evening.

Additional information:
This freezing rain event will not be nearly as significant as the ice storm from this past weekend.

Freezing rain begins east of Lake Huron this morning before reaching central Ontario later this afternoon. Precipitation may begin as snow and ice pellets for some areas. Easterly winds gusting 50 to 60 km/h may exacerbate any tree damage.

As temperatures rise above the freezing mark, freezing rain will transition to rain this afternoon. For locations over higher terrain, freezing rain may linger into early this evening.

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Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

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.

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Rain, at times heavy. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible if thunderstorms repeatedly impact the same area.

When:
This morning through early Thursday morning.

Additional information:
Rain begins this morning over extreme southwestern Ontario before reaching the Golden Horseshoe this afternoon. With thunderstorms expected, rainfall amounts may exceed 50 mm over some areas, particularly over southwestern Ontario. Rain will end from west to east overnight into early Thursday morning.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

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Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

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.

You can expect partly cloudy with snow in the morning, with rain in the afternoon

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

You can expect partly cloudy with rain in the morning, with snow in the afternoon

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with clearing in the afternoon

The Township of Huron-Kinloss is thanking first responders after a EF0 Tornado touched down south of Point Clark on Friday, August 28th around 10:15 p.m.
<a href="https://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2020/08/30/tornado-confirmed-point-clark/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Investigators with Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) visited the Point Clark area on Saturday and confirmed the tornado on Sunday.</a>
The tornado hit the area near London Road, Lake Range Drive and Rosinke Drive, causing downed trees and causing damage to at least seven properties.
In a release, Mayor Mitch Twolan thanked the community and first responders, noting "During a time where our resources have been focused on the pandemic, it is these first responders that rise to the difficult challenge and for that we are extremely grateful".
The area is now cleared of all debris.
A release from the township encourages anyone who has sustained property damage to contact their insurance provider immediately.

EF0 tornado in Point Clark on August 28. (Photo courtesy of the Northern Tornadoes Project/ via Twitter.)

(Photo courtesy of the Essex Region Conservation Authority)

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Huron-Kinloss thanks first responders after tornado near Point Clark

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