“Flash Flood Warning: Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms in Niagara”

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in the Niagara region this weekend, prompting a flash flood warning issued by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA). The NPCA forecasts 40 to 60 millimetres of rainfall beginning Saturday, with showers predicted in the late morning and early afternoon. Thunderstorms are anticipated in the afternoon and evening, with a risk of thunderstorms also in Hamilton and Haldimand, starting in the late morning and potentially continuing overnight. The NPCA warns of possible flash floods along small watercourses and urban areas, advising residents to stay away from waterways and clear debris from culverts and ditches. Showers are expected to continue on Sunday in the region. Residents can monitor the flood status on the NPCA’s website. This warning follows recent severe flooding in Niagara due to multiple storms in July and August.