WAWA – WEATHER – Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the eastern northshore of Lake Superior.
4:00 PM EDT Sunday 21 April 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:
- Wawa – Pukaskwa Park
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm possible by Tuesday evening.
Rain will begin this evening and become heavy at times overnight or early Monday morning. Precipitation may begin as a brief period of freezing rain especially for areas away from Lake Superior.
Rain will continue Monday and Tuesday before ending Tuesday evening.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow, fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle or a person away. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.
