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Other Weather Alerts |
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT |
Special Weather Statement
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Issued By |
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Issuing Time |
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:52:54 PDT |
Broadcast Time |
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:52:54 PDT |
Valid Until |
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:52:54 PDT |
Brief Description |
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT |
Detailed Description |
3:56 PM EDT Friday 26 July 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Fort Frances - Emo - Rainy River A heat event is expected to continue into Sunday. Maximum daytime temperatures of 29 to 31 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 on Saturday and Sunday for parts of northwestern Ontario. At this time, a cooler and less humid airmass is expected to arrive Sunday night. 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. Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. 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 . Statements 2:52 AM EDT Saturday 27 July 2024 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Fort Frances - Emo - Rainy River Significant rainfall this morning. Hazard: Rain, at times heavy. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm through this morning. Discussion: A nearly stationary band of heavy rain and thunderstorms is moving into the area from northwestern Minnesota. 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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