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It’s going to be another one of those weekends, according to Environment Canadara
They’re expecting rain and lots of it over the next 48 hours.
In a special statement covering Ottawa and Gatineau and a vast territory ranging from Pembrooke down to Cornwall and the St. Lawrence and all areas in betweenhe agency says:
“Significant rainfall is expected this weekend.”
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The forecast calls for local rainfall amounts of 40 to 80 mm.
At times, “rainfall rates of up to 40 mm in an hour,” the message says.
“Rain will continue this morning into Sunday night. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Sunday.
“Locally higher amounts in thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon and evening.”
“This weather pattern typically brings rapidly changing conditions between sunny skies and heavy downpours.”
Environment Canada also notes heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
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.
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.
Highs are expected to hit 24 C and 22 C on Saturday and Sunday
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