Special weather statement in effect for Southern Ontario

A special weather statement has been issued for Southern Ontario with heavy rain expected to hit the region Thursday.

Environment Canada says residents can expect heavy rainfall of 30 to 50 mm.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to make way across the area and rainfall warnings may be issued for certain areas.

Special Weather Statements are the least urgent type of alert and are issued to let people know that conditions are unusual and could cause concern.

Heavy Rain Possible! Showers/t-storms again today. 30-40 mm. Cool high of 18. Moderate UV. Tonight showers/t-storms and low 17. 10 mm possible. Tomorrow again showers/t-storms but warmer high of 25 humidex 31. Sun/cloud and 22 Saturday. Details on CHCH Morning Live. @morninglive. pic.twitter.com/Bstf1Go2UH

— brianwoodchch (@BrianWCHCH) July 8, 2021