The first few days of 2023 will bring with it a lot of rain, with Environment Canada issuing a rainfall warning for the London region late Monday and into Tuesday.
The rain is forecasted to begin Monday night over southwestern Ontario and travel in a northeastern direction early Tuesday. The rain will continue for several hours before tapering to showers Tuesday afternoon.
Total rainfall amounts of between 20 to 45 mm are expected.
The warning is in effect for London, Parkhill, Eastern Middlesex County, Strathroy, Komoka and Western Middlesex County.
The following local counties are also included in the rainfall warning:
Because the ground is frozen, Environment Canada warns that it will have a reduced ability to absorb the rainfall, and therefore localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Here’s a look at London’s forecast for the rest of the week
Wednesday: Rain. High of 5 C.
Thursday: Cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of flurries or showers. High of 3 C.
Friday: Cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of flurries or showers. High of 2 C.
Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of flurries or showers. High of 2 C.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High of 0 C.