Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the northern Kawarthas region for Sunday (August 18), with a special weather statement for significant rainfall continuing for the remainder of the region.
The rainfall warning is in effect for Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands and the special weather statement in effect for Peterborough County, City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue on Sunday. Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands can expect additional rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm, for total weekend rainfall amounts of up to 100 mm. Other parts of the region can expect additional rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm, for total weekend rainfall amounts of 60 to 70 mm.
Locally higher amounts in thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to taper to isolated showers by the evening.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
