They say April showers bring May flowers.
But they might also bring some flooding to low-lying areas and pooling of water on the roads, warns Environment Canada, which has just issued a rainfall warning for the Elliot Lake as well as much of northeastern Ontario.
Rain, which will be heavy at times, is expected to begin Thursday and wind down Friday evening, according to the weather agency.
Find more info on what to expect and areas affected in the following release:
Issued at 2024-04-10 4:42 p.m. by Environment Canada:
Rainfall warning issued for:
Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
Kapuskasing - Hearst - Smooth Rock Falls
Timmins - Cochrane - Iroquois Falls
Chapleau - Gogama
Kirkland Lake - Temiskaming Shores - Temagami
North Bay - West Nipissing
Manitoulin - Blind River - Killarney
Current details:
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
Hazard:
Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 60 mm.
Timing:
Beginning Thursday and winding down Friday evening.
Discussion:
Rain will begin Thursday morning or Thursday afternoon and continue into Friday. The rain may transition to snow in some areas Friday afternoon before tapering off Friday evening. The heaviest rainfall is expected Thursday night into Friday morning.
There remains some uncertainty regarding the track of the low pressure area and resulting rainfall amounts.
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. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.
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.