Remnants of TS Debbie expected to soak us with heavy rain on Friday
Current forecast models suggests Glengarry may receive more than 50 mm of rain
Get ready for a substantial soaking on Friday, according to the latest weather forecast information from Environment Canada, as our region looks to be impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm (formerly Hurricane) Debbie which currently sits off the coast of the Carolinas.
Modelling suggests that the tropical storm will interact with a low-pressure system moving through our region, drawing high humidity and rain northwards, despite Debbie itself staying off the Atlantic coast before moving into the Maritimes.
The special weather statement was issued this morning and likely will be followed tomorrow by a heavy rainfall warning, should the prediction hold.
Heavy rain Thursday night through Friday.
Hazards:
Rain at times heavy.
Rainfall amounts possibly exceeding 50 mm.
Timing:
Thursday night through Friday.
Discussion:
A low pressure system interacting with the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby is expected to give heavy rainfall for eastern Ontario Thursday night through Friday. Forecast rainfall amounts could change and rainfall warnings may be issued as confidence in the track of the system increases.
~ Environment Canada statement
Prior to the rain forecast for Friday, our region is expected to see a jump in the humidity Thursday, with humidex values in the low 30s
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In case you might have not caught the latest updates from Environment Canada, the forecast now suggests up to 75 mm (3 inches) of rain could fall on our region from tonight through Friday night.