Inclement Weather Notice

Inclement Weather Notice from Penetanguishene Fire Department

Freezing rain, rain and strong winds Saturday into Sunday.

Light rain or drizzle is expected to develop early this morning and become heavy early Saturday morning. Temperatures are expected to drop to below the freezing mark on Saturday, changing the rain into freezing rain. Several hours of freezing rain may occur until temperatures climb to above freezing again on Sunday. This scenario is expected to result in significant ice accretion over these regions.

Strong southwest winds gusting to 70 km/h are also expected Sunday morning, with the highest gusts occurring along the shores of Lake Huron. Strong winds coupled with ice build-up on tree branches and power lines could cause power outages in the hardest hit areas.

Rainfall amounts may reach up to 25 mm, although there remains considerable uncertainty at this time. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer.
Residents are reminded to check their properties for lowing areas where water my pool near foundations and window wells. With the significant rain fall expected please keep children and pets away from any water ways.

Paul Ryan, 
Director of Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Chief
Town of Penetanguishene