Special Weather Statement in effect for Brockville, Leeds-Grenville for Saturday & Sunday – Significant Rainfall Possible

Brockville – Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Brockville and Leeds-Grenville. Significant rainfall is possible beginning Saturday through Sunday.

A low-pressure system will bring widespread rain across southern Ontario this weekend. Rain will move over our area Saturday morning and progress eastward across the region.

At this point, there is still uncertainty regarding rainfall amounts. Rainfall warnings may be issued for some regions as the event approaches.

The rain is expected to change over to snow on Sunday as colder air moves over the region. Snowfall accumulation is possible on Sunday.

Rain with total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm with higher amounts possible.

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.

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.