WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
- Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
- Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham
Potentially significant rainfall today through Friday morning.
A low pressure system will approach southern Ontario from the southwest. Rain is forecast to begin this morning and end Friday morning. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are possible, with the heaviest rain occurring Thursday afternoon. Strong northwesterly to westerly wind gusts of 70 km/h are possible Thursday night into Friday morning.
If visibility is reduced during driving, turn on headlights and maintain a safe following distance. Remember pedestrians are more difficult to see when it is dark and raining.
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.
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