- Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 15mm of rain
- Strong Wind Warnings for Lakes St. Clair and Huron, gusts between 60-110 km/h
- Wind-driven flooding and possible road closures
Winds are expected to be from the southwest tonight, with variable gusts between 60-110 km/h in areas across the region as the system moves through. Strong winds will continue overnight with approximate gusts of 60 km/h, before switching to a westerly direction Thursday morning. Winds will continue from a westerly direction throughout the day, with gusts subsiding in the evening.
These strong winds are anticipated to cause surge flooding and a backwater effect along the Lake St. Clair shoreline and the Sydenham River in Wallaceburg, resulting in a fast rise in water levels. Residents in these areas may experience increased wave action with a potential for erosion. Westerly winds along Lake Huron may also impact shoreline residents, particularly in the Brights Grove area of Old Lakeshore Road, with increased wave action and possible erosion.
The following roads should be monitored due to risk of flooding:
- Otter Creek Line, Nelson Street north of McKee, and Emily Street at Elizabeth in Wallaceburg
- Main Street in Mitchell’s Bay east of Hinkle Point Road, as well as several side streets in the village
The Conservation Authority continues to monitor watershed conditions and will issue advisories to municipalities and media should flood issues arise.
Municipal emergency response staff and road superintendents should monitor local conditions closely.
This message will remain in effect until Friday, June 12, 2020, unless otherwise updated.