- Strong Wind Warning
- Possible storm surge, minor flooding
- 10 -15 mm rain forecasted, risk of thunderstorms
Winds from a southerly or westerly direction have the ability to create a backwater effect, elevating water levels in the Wallaceburg area. Residents along the Lake St. Clair shoreline may experience increased wave action with a potential for erosion, and quickly rising and falling water levels due to the wind. Minor flooding is possible in natural floodplain areas.
Lake Huron is forecasted to experience northerly gusts upwards of 40 km/h in the early hours of Saturday, increasing to 55 km/h Saturday morning and continuing into the evening before subsiding late Saturday night. Residents in this area may experience wind-driven wave action and possible erosion, particularly the Old Lakeshore Road area of Brights Grove.
This event is also forecasted to bring a risk of thunderstorms and 10–15 mm of rain across the region today, however localized precipitation amounts may vary. High amounts of rainfall in a short period of time can lead to increased runoff and flash flooding, particularly in urban areas.
River banks and shorelines are expected to be slippery, with possible minor erosion. Residents are reminded to avoid watercourses and flooded areas due to slippery banks and swift moving water. Children and pets should be kept away from the water.
The Conservation Authority continues to monitor watershed conditions and will issue advisories to municipalities and media should flood issues arise.
Municipal emergency response staff and road superintendents should monitor local conditions closely.
This message will remain in effect until Sunday, July 12, 2020, unless otherwise updated.
