Active AlertsBritt, ON

Yellow Warning - Freezing Rain

Issued at Thu 11:07 AM Apr. 2
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description
Freezing rain is expected. What: Freezing rain with a few millimetres of ice build-up. When: Beginning near noon. Changing to rain later this afternoon. Additional Information: Freezing rain is expected to change over to rain later this afternoon as temperatures rise above the zero degree mark. A rainfall warning is also in effect as the combination of freezing rain and rain may lead to significant precipitation amounts. Please refer to the rainfall warning for details. ### Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect. Local utility outages are possible. There is risk of injury due to slips and falls. 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.
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Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Thu 9:49 AM Apr. 2
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

What:
Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm.

When:
Beginning this afternoon and ending Friday morning.

Additional Information:
The heaviest rain is expected to fall tonight, with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. There is a risk of brief freezing rain as the precipitation begins this afternoon.

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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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

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.

Recommended Action


Allow extra time for travel. Avoid low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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