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Strong winds, heavy rain expected to hit region Thursday

A brief period of freezing rain is also possible Thursday morning for areas inland from the Great Lake, Environment Canada says
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement in effect for Niagara beginning early Thursday, with strong winds and heavy rainfall possible. Rain could be at times heavy, with a total rainfall amount of 15 to 25 mm, and southwesterly winds gusting 70 to 90 km/h. The strongest winds are expected for areas downwind of Lake Erie.
The warning extends from early Thursday morning to Thursday evening.
Rain will begin over extreme southwestern Ontario early Thursday morning and advance northeastward through the day. A brief period of freezing rain is possible Thursday morning for areas inland from the Great Lakes. Rain will taper to showers by Thursday evening. Gusty southwesterly winds are expected Thursday afternoon into early Thursday evening.
High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Isolated utility outages are possible.
Localized flooding may occur in areas of poor drainage.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.