Current details:
Rain, heavy at times, is expected to continue today.

Timing:
Continuing today and ending Tuesday morning.

Hazard:
Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 millimeters with locally higher amounts possible.

Discussion:
Rain associated with a low pressure system will continue to push into the region today and tapering off Tuesday morning. Heaviest rainfall is expected this afternoon. There still remains some uncertainty with rainfall amounts and the exact track of the low. An upgrade to rainfall warning may be required.

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.

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With recent mild weather and forecasted daytime temperatures in the 5°C to 15°C range over the next week, water levels and river flows are expected to remain elevated.

Residents are reminded to keep a close watch on conditions and regularly check for updated messages.

With rain, warmer temperatures and melting snow, banks and shorelines adjacent to water bodies can be extremely slippery and unstable. Remaining ice on local waterbodies is not safe. Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around waterbodies and maintain close supervision of children and pets.

NDMNRF also advises extreme caution when using forest access roads for outdoor activities as they may become seasonally inundated with water, are prone to washouts and may become impassible due to localized flooding.

Up to 18 mm of rain and 1 cm of snow is forecasted over the next seven days across the Parry Sound and Muskoka area. Daytime highs over the next week are forecast to range between 4°C and 15°C while nighttime lows range between +9°C and -3°C in the area.

Water levels in managed lakes are within their seasonal operating range for this time of year. The most recent snowpack reading from April 1 showed below average snowpack for this time of year. Most of the snowpack in the Muskoka and Parry Sound area has now melted.

The forecast warm weather, limited rain and a melting snowpack will result in runoff that will cause lake levels and river flows to remain elevated. Flooding is not anticipated at this time.

NDMNRF is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.

To see information on Surface Water Monitoring, visit ontario.ca/flooding.

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Special weather statement continued for:
City of Toronto,
York – Durham,
Barrie – Orillia – Midland,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Bracebridge – Gravenhurst,
Haliburton – Minden – Southern Haliburton County,
Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes,
Lindsay – Southern Kawartha Lakes,
Bruce Peninsula – Sauble Beach – Tobermory,
Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Grey County,
Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus,
Mississauga – Brampton,
Halton Hills – Milton,
Burlington – Oakville,

Hazards:
Risk of freezing rain.
Heavy rain

When:
tonight through Monday.

Impacts:
Hazardous travel conditions are expected due to ice build-up.
Localized flooding possible for areas that have recently received accumulating snowfall.

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

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Special weather statement continued for:

City of Toronto,
York – Durham,
Barrie – Orillia – Midland,
Western Algonquin Park – Lake of Two Rivers,
Huntsville – Baysville,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Bracebridge – Gravenhurst,
Haliburton,
Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes,
Lindsay – Southern Kawartha Lakes,
Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus

Rain, at times heavy, is expected tonight through Saturday.

Heavy rainfall with amounts reaching 20 to 40 mm. Isolated amounts up to 50 mm possible.

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move across the area tonight through Saturday as a low pressure system and associated cold front push through the region.

Rainfall Warnings may be required for portions of the area at a later time.

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Additional amounts of 10 to 20 mm are expected by this evening.

Total rainfall amounts will be 60 to 90 mm with a few localities possibly exceeding 100 mm.

Rainfall warning continued for:
Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake,
Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago,

Significant rainfall comes to an end this morning.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 mm are expected this morning.

Total rainfall amounts will be 75 to 100 mm with a few areas possibly reaching 125 mm.
Rainfall warning ended for:
Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale,
Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus,

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Rainfall warning continued for:
Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake,
Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale,
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Bruce Peninsula – Sauble Beach – Tobermory,
Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Grey County,
Shelburne – Mansfield – Northern Dufferin County,
Orangeville – Grand Valley – Southern Dufferin County,

Rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm are expected by early Thursday morning with a few localities possibly reaching up to 100 mm.

This widespread rainfall event is due to a cold front and a moisture laden low pressure system that will arrive from the American Mid-west.

Rainfall warning issued for:
Pickering – Oshawa – Southern Durham Region, Ont. (043230)
Rainfall warning continued for:
City of Toronto,
Uxbridge – Beaverton – Northern Durham Region,
Newmarket – Georgina – Northern York Region,
Vaughan – Richmond Hill – Markham,
Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago,
Western Algonquin Park – Lake of Two Rivers,
Huntsville – Baysville,
Bracebridge – Gravenhurst,
Haliburton,
Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes,
Lindsay – Southern Kawartha Lakes,
City of Hamilton,
Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus,
Halton – Peel,

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Significant rainfall expected through Thursday morning.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast to continue through Wednesday before moving out Thursday.

Rainfall amounts of 50 to 60 mm are expected by early Thursday morning with a few localities possibly reaching up to 75 mm.

This widespread rainfall event is due to a cold front and a moisture laden low pressure system that will arrive from the American Mid-west.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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Parry Sound District which includes the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Territorial District of Parry Sound and a north-west portion in the County of Haliburton.

With forecasted rainfall the banks and shorelines adjacent to water bodies can become extremely  slippery and unstable. Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around waterbodies and
maintain close supervision of children and pets.

NDMNRF also advises extreme caution when using forest access roads for outdoor activities as they may become inundated with water, are prone to washouts and may become impassible due to
localized flooding.

A slow moving frontal system will bring widespread rainfall across Parry Sound District. Rainfall Warnings and Special Weather Statements have been issued by Environment Canada for various
locations throughout the district. This system is forecasted to bring rainfall accumulations of 75-100mm over the next several days.

Winds are expected to be from the south-southwest on the eastern side of the frontal system, sustained at 20 km/h, and from the north-northeast on the western side of the frontal system,
sustained at 30 – 40 km/h as the front passes through today and Wednesday.

Water levels and river flows are currently average or slightly lower than average for this time of year.
Water levels and river flows are expected to increase as the weather system moves through the area.
Minor flooding within flood prone areas is possible. Residents within flood prone areas are
encouraged to monitor conditions and prepare accordingly.
The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further
updates will be issued as appropriate.

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Special weather statement issued for:
City of Toronto,
Uxbridge – Beaverton – Northern Durham Region,
Newmarket – Georgina – Northern York Region,
Vaughan – Richmond Hill – Markham,
Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago,
Western Algonquin Park – Lake of Two Rivers,
Huntsville – Baysville,
Bracebridge – Gravenhurst,
Haliburton,
Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes,
Lindsay – Southern Kawartha Lakes,
City of Hamilton,
Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus,
Halton – Peel,

Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm are expected by early Thursday morning with locally higher amounts in areas that receive multiple thunderstorms.

Rainfall Warnings may be required for portions of the area.

This rainfall is due to a cold front and a moisture laden low pressure system that will arrive from the American Mid-west.

Rainfall warning issued for:
Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake,
Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale,
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Bruce Peninsula – Sauble Beach – Tobermory,
Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Grey County,
Shelburne – Mansfield – Northern Dufferin County,
Orangeville – Grand Valley – Southern Dufferin County,

Significant rainfall expected tonight through Wednesday night.

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to begin this evening and will continue through at least Wednesday night.

Rainfall amounts of 50 to 60 mm are expected by early Thursday morning with locally higher amounts in excess of 75 mm in areas that receive multiple thunderstorms.

This rainfall is due to a cold front and a moisture laden low pressure system
that will arrive from the American Mid-west.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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Special weather statement issued for:
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Bruce Peninsula – Sauble Beach – Tobermory,
Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Grey County,

Beginning Tuesday evening, lasting into Wednesday and possibly continuing until Thursday.

Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm possible by Wednesday morning. Areas with prolonged rainfall could see 70 to 100 mm by Thursday morning.

There is still considerable uncertainty and variability in the forecast model guidance with both the location of the heaviest rain and the duration of the rainfall event.

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