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Looming Ontario storm raises risks of flood and widespread power outages
Up to 40 millimeters of rain and 24 hours of freezing rain could cause power outages, flash flooding, and ice damage, Environment Canada warns.
- Environment Canada on Tuesday said storms will impact southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, with most of southern Ontario receiving 20 to 40 millimetres of rain tonight through tomorrow.
- A series of low-pressure systems will bring significant rainfall and heavy downpours causing flash floods in southern Ontario, with uncertainty in the track but freezing rain likely until midday Thursday, Environment Canada warned.
- Environment Canada added that freezing rain across eastern Ontario and cottage country could last up to 24 hours with 20 millimetres of ice buildup, while Prince Edward Island will see freezing rain for four to eight hours risking damage or outages.
- Officials cautioned that flood warnings from at least two conservation authorities and Environment Canada urged residents and commuters to avoid non-essential travel amid likely delays and outages.
- Regional outlooks project Quebec will face a critical freezing rain event starting Wednesday with 20 to 30 millimetres possible by Thursday, while New Brunswick may receive five to 15 millimetres of rain over 10 to 18 hours beginning Wednesday afternoon.
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Looming Ontario storm raises risks of flood and widespread power outages – 105.9 The Region
Flooding and widespread power outages are possible across parts of Ontario set to be hit by major rainfall and freezing rain. Environment Canada says most of southern Ontario will be hit starting tonight and through tomorrow with between 20 and 40 millimetres of rain, and possibly more in some areas. Flood warnings have been issued by at least two conservation authorities with flood watches issued by many others. Freezing rain across eastern Ont…
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