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Special weather statement issued for London, Ont.
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A special weather statement is in effect for London and surrounding counties with Environment Canada advising of potentially ‘significant’ rainfall through Tuesday.
A special weather statement is in effect for London and surrounding counties with Environment Canada advising of potentially "significant" rainfall through Tuesday.
According to Environment Canada, a special weather statement is in effect for London-Middlesex, Huron-Perth, Elgin County, Sarnia-Lambton and Oxford-Brant.
Potential hazards include “significant rainfall with amounts near 50 mm” and possible thunderstorms.
The weather event is slated to begin to Monday night and last through late Tuesday afternoon or evening.
Environment Canada added that rainfall warnings may be issued for areas that see prolonged periods of heavy rain or areas hit by multiple thunderstorms that produce heavy rain.