Active AlertsDrayton, ON

Orange Warning - Freezing Rain

Issued at Sun 1:51 PM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Recommended Action
Non-essential travel should be avoided.
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Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Sun 3:29 PM Dec. 28
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 rain and freezing rain amounts 20 to 40 mm

When:
Ending early Monday morning.

Additional information:
Rain or freezing rain, heavy at times, will continue this afternoon. Any freezing rain will change over to rain later this afternoon or this evening. The rain will ease early Monday morning.

If possible, clear storm drains of snow and ice.

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Localized flooding is possible. Some roads may become impassable.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Avoid low-lying areas. Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.

Yellow Warning - Wind

Issued at Sun 4:34 PM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Strong winds expected on Monday.

What:
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h.

When:
Beginning Monday morning and easing Monday evening.

Additional information.
Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop Monday morning
with the passage of a strong cold front. The winds will become northwesterly through the afternoon. The winds will ease through Monday evening. Areas with significant ice build-up from freezing rain will be most vulnerable.

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Utility outages are possible. Significant disruptions to services and travel are likely. Significant damage to buildings and/or trees is possible.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Secure loose objects. Stay away from fallen power lines. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Orange Watch - Snow Squall

Issued at Sun 1:05 PM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Dangerous snow squalls and blizzard conditions Monday into Tuesday.

What:
Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility.
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h.
Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm by Tuesday morning.

When:
Monday morning into Tuesday.

Additional information:
A colder air mass in the wake of a departing low pressure system will result in the development of lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron. Widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions will be the primary concern as northwesterly wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are expected.

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Travel may be hazardous and some routes may be impassable. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Reschedule travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Prepare for possible prolonged disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Sun 10:37 AM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Strong winds expected on Monday.

What:
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h.

When:
Beginning Monday morning and easing Monday evening.

Additional information.
Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop Monday morning
with the passage of a strong cold front. The winds will ease through
Monday evening as they shift around to the northwest. Areas that will receive ice build-up from freezing rain will be most vulnerable.

Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences,
branches or soft shelters is possible. Some property damage is
possible. Secure loose objects.

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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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

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