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Heavy rain starting Sunday morning, says Environment Canada

Frozen ground won't be able to absorb 20-40 mm of water so be ready for possible flooding
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2024-12-28 4:36PM EST by Environment Canada:
Rainfall warning issued for:

   Burlington - Oakville, Ont. 
   Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham, Ont.
   Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County, Ont. 
   Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County, Ont. 
   Waterloo - Wellington, Ont. 
   Halton Hills - Milton, Ont. 
   Niagara, Ont. 
   City of Hamilton, Ont.

Current details:
Significant rainfall is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Hazards:
Rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm
Ponding of water on roads.

Timing:
Beginning Sunday morning and ending Sunday night.

Discussion:
Rain will begin Sunday morning and may be heavy at times. The rain will taper to isolated showers Sunday night.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

More details on the alert are available here.

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