Special weather statement in effect for Hamilton this weekend
Published January 9, 2020 at 5:19 pm
Heavy rain, freezing rain and strong winds are expected in Hamilton on Saturday (Jan. 11) and into Sunday.
Heavy rain, freezing rain and strong winds are expected in Hamilton on Saturday (Jan. 11) and into Sunday.
In a special weather statement issued Thursday (Jan. 9) morning, Environment Canada says that light rain or drizzle is expected to develop early Friday morning and continue through the day before becoming heavier Friday night.
Rain, at times heavy, will continue Saturday before mixing with or changing to freezing rain Saturday evening.
Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are possible, the statement says.
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Freezing rain or rain will continue Saturday night before coming to an end Sunday morning.
Strong southwest winds are also expected Sunday morning.
There remains considerable uncertainty in exact rainfall amounts along with the location of freezing rain. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer.
Travel will be impacted throughout Southern Ontario Saturday into Sunday.
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