Environment Canada has just issued a special weather statement for the entire Kawarthas region, with significant rainfall possible on Sunday (March 16) along with strong winds in the southern areas of the region.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
Rain is expected to begin Sunday morning and move out of the area by Sunday night, with total rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm possible.
As the frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb the rainfall, localized flooding in low-lying areas and water pooling on roads are possible.
In addition, strong southerly winds are possible late Sunday morning or afternoon in the southern areas of the Kawarthas.
There could be wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h.
