Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the entire Kawarthas region for significant rainfall on the weekend.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
Rainfall amounts of 40 to 80 mm are expected, with rainfall rates of up to 40 mm in an hour.
Rain will begin near midnight on Friday (August 16) and continue into Sunday night
The heaviest rainfall is expected on Sunday. Locally higher amounts are possible Sunday afternoon and evening.
“This weather pattern typically brings rapidly changing conditions between sunny skies and heavy downpours,” Environment Canada notes. “Rainfall warnings may be required and issued on short notice to reflect rapidly changing conditions.”
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
