Active AlertsDyer's Bay, ON

Yellow Warning - Freezing Rain

Issued at Sun 11:18 AM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description
Freezing rain is expected. Freezing rain expected today. What: Freezing rain leading to icy surfaces. Ice accretion or build-up of 2 to 5 mm on some surfaces. When: Continuing into the afternoon. Additional information: Freezing rain will continue into the early afternoon changing over to rain late this afternoon as temperatures climb above the freezing mark. ### Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect. 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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Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Sun 5:04 AM 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 15 to 30 mm.

When:
Beginning this morning and ending early Monday morning.

Additional information:
Rain will begin this morning becoming heavy at times through the afternoon and evening. Precipitation may begin as freezing rain briefly before changing over to rain with little ice accretion expected. The rain will ease early Monday morning as it begins to transition to snow.

If possible, clear storm drains of snow and ice.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

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. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Yellow Warning - Wind

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

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

Strong winds expected on Monday.

What:
Strong southwesterly and northwesterly wind gusts near 90 km/h.

When:
Beginning Monday morning and easing Monday night.

Additional information.
Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop Monday morning becoming northwesterly in the afternoon. Wind gusts near 90 km/h are possible with both the southwesterly and northwesterly winds during the day Monday. The winds will ease through Monday night but gusts of 60 km/h to 70 km/h are still likely.

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Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters 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.

Orange Watch - Snow Squall

Issued at Sun 11:31 AM 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 local snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm.

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.

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