Special weather statement issued for Hamilton where heavy rain, high winds expected

Published March 26, 2021 at 7:27 am

Special weather statement issued for Hamilton where heavy rain, high winds expected

A special weather statement has been issued for Hamilton on Friday (March 26) as heavy rainfall and high winds are expected in the area.

According to Environment Canada, periods of rain, heavy at times, with isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the morning.

Rainfall amounts are expected to generally be in the 20 to 40 mm range, with up to 50 mm possible in thunderstorms in some locales.

The weather agency said rain will taper off by noon.

Strong northwest winds gusting to 70 or 80 km/h are expected in many areas this afternoon.

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