Low pressure system could bring 'heavy rainfall' to Waterloo region

CBC

8 August 2024 at 11:21 am·1-min read

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement saying rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are possible. (Kate Bueckert/CBC - image credit)

A low pressure system could bring heavy rainfall to Waterloo region starting Thursday evening through Friday, Environment Canada says.

The federal weather agency issued a special weather statement just before 11 a.m. on Thursday saying rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are possible.

A special weather statement is in effect for Kitchener, Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo.

"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible," Environment Canada said.

On Thursday, the forecast calls for a 60 per cent chance of showers with a high of 25 C.

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