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Heavy rain starting Sunday morning, says Environment Canada

Frozen ground won't be able to absorb 15-25 mm of water so be ready for possible ponding on roads
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2024-12-28 4:53PM EST by Environment Canada:
Special weather statement issued for:
   Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont. 
   Barrie - Orillia - Midland, Ont. 
   Bracebridge - Gravenhurst, Ont.
   Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County, Ont.
   Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont.

Current details:
Significant rainfall is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Hazards:
Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm
Ponding of water on roads.

Timing:
Beginning late Sunday morning and ending Sunday night.

Discussion:
Rain will begin late Sunday morning or early Sunday afternoon and may be heavy at times. The rain will taper to isolated showers Sunday night.

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.

More details on the alert are available here.

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