The Essex Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch for Windsor and Essex County until Monday morning.
Periods of moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected through Sunday afternoon and into the night. Rainfall totals are expected to range between 20 to 30 mm with the potential for higher amounts in isolated thunderstorms. ERCA said those totals are in addition to the 15 to 25 mm of rainfall that has fallen throughout most of Windsor and Essex County over the last 24 hours. The isolated thunderstorms can also include wind gusts up to 65 km/hr and hail.
The potential for flooding exists throughout the region and especially in low lying areas based on the current ground conditions. Also, due to the chance of high intensity isolated thunderstorms there is potential for flooding and drainage problems throughout the region and especially in urban areas.
People are reminded to take extra care and avoid rivers, ditches, streams and shoreline areas. The combination of slippery banks and fast moving water can be extremely dangerous. Strong winds can also result in lake waves overtopping breakwalls/shorelines.
