Active Alerts Long Sault 12, ON

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Sat 4:47 AM Jul. 27

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Significant rainfall this morning. Hazard: Rain, at times heavy. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm through this morning for areas west of the Trans-Canada Highway between Emo and Finland. Rainfall amounts will be far less toward Fort Frances. Discussion: An area of rain and thunderstorms continues to affect areas west of Fort Frances this morning. Rain should come to an end later this morning, however, additional showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details. Localized flooding in low-lying areas 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 tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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Heat Warning

Issued at Sat 4:30 AM Jul. 27

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

A heat event is expected to continue into Sunday.

Maximum daytime temperatures of near 30 degrees Celsius are expected, with humidex values approaching 37. Overnight minimum temperatures will be 17 to 20 degrees Celsius.

There is a possibility that showers and thunderstorms may keep maximum daytime temperatures a few degrees cooler today and Sunday for parts of northwestern Ontario.

At this time, a cooler and less humid airmass is expected to arrive Sunday night.

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Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.

The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

Recommended Action

Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.

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