UPDATE: A rainfall warning is now in effect, with Environment and Climate Change Canada predicting up to 75 mm of rain by Tuesday. ottnews
A rainfall warning is in effect, saying the capital could see between 50 and 75 mm of rain by the time the storm moves out on Tuesday.
"Scattered showers will become heavy at times this morning. Showers are expected to diminish this afternoon before another round of heavy rain, likely with thunderstorms, arrives late this afternoon or this evening," ECCC says."Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm are expected, however, higher amounts can not be ruled out," the warning states.
Rainfall warnings are in effect for a large swath of eastern Ontario, particularly along the St. Lawrence. Weather radar showed a large system over Michigan Sunday afternoon, which meteorologists expect could track over Lake Erie and Lake Ontario toward eastern Ontario Monday and Tuesday. By Monday, radar showed several large pockets of heavy rain across eastern Ontario.
In the past four weeks, Ottawa has experienced several severe summer storms, including three tornadoes, two hail storms, and a modern record rainfall. Monday: Rain, at times heavy, with a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 5 to 10 mm. High 21 C, humidex 29.Tuesday: Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. 10 to 15 mm. High 22 C, humidex 30.
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