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Special weather statement in effect for Collingwood (update: ended)

Environment Canada says localized heavy rainfall is possible Monday evening
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WEATHER WARNING
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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UPDATE Special weather statement ended for:
   Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County, Ont. (046220)
   Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County, Ont. (046410)

Original advisory below:

Special weather statement issued for:
   Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale, Ont. (044130)
   Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont. (046510)

Current details:
Localized heavy rainfall possible this evening.

Hazard:
Localized heavy rainfall with near 50 mm possible.

Timing:
This evening.

Discussion:
Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms have developed and some areas may receive significant rainfall amounts.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, such as hail, wind and lightning will make outdoor activities unsafe.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

More details on the alert are available here.

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