Conservation authorities are keeping an eye on area waterways, with heavy rain expected.
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Environment Canada has a rainfall warning in effect, as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl pass through the region.
The downgraded weather system is expected to drop considerable amounts of rain, the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority stated in a Tuesday release.
“There is still some uncertainty in the track of the weather system and as a result, rainfall amounts could vary quite a bit from current predictions,” the release said.
The region could see 40 to 60 mm of rain, with torrential downpours at times, and the possibility of thunderstorms.
“As a result, localized areas could see more than these predictions suggest,” the release said. “Historically, remnant hurricanes tracking like this have dropped over 100 mm is some areas. The rain is expected to begin overnight and could last into Thursday.”
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The amount of rain in the forecasts will create ponding, areas of standing water and localized flooding. It will also cause smaller waterways to rise, and some could spill their banks.
“It is too early to say how much the Thames River may rise as a result of this weather system,” the conservation authority said.
“However, the river will rise and may reach into some low-lying areas immediately adjacent to the river.”
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority issued a similar message, noting that high amounts of rain in a short period of time can lead to pooling on roads and flash flooding.
“Water levels are anticipated to be elevated from the rainfall with the potential for minor flooding into natural floodplain areas, parks and fields,” it stated. “Major flooding is not anticipated at this time.”
People are asked to avoid waterways at this time, and to also keep children and pets away.
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