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Heavy rain creating 'extremely dangerous' conditions around waterways: Conservation Halton

No widespread flooding is anticipated but fast-flowing water, elevated levels and cold temperatures make conditions treacherous
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Huge waves crash along the waterfront at Spencer Smith Park during a recent storm. Conservation Halton is warning residents to be careful around local waterways this weekend.

WATERSHED CONDITION STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY
CONSERVATION HALTON
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Date: March 24, 2023

Time: 10:00 PM

Conservation Halton advises that Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Saturday March 25th.  Rainfall amounts between 15 mm to 25 mm are expected with mixed precipitation in the morning changing to rain before tapering off in the evening.  Rainfall/snow amounts will vary across Conservation Halton watersheds.  Daytime temperatures will be above freezing, which will contribute to snowmelt.  On addition, strong Easterly wind gusts of 70-80 km/hr can be expected. 

Widespread flooding is not anticipated, however, fast flowing water and flooding of low-lying areas, natural floodplains, and areas with poor drainage may be expected.  In addition, elevated lake levels and high waves are anticipated along Lake Ontario shoreline areas within the Town of Oakville and City of Burlington.

Conservation Halton is asking all residents and children to stay off any remaining ice-covered bodies of water and keep a safe distance from all watercourses and structures such as bridges, culverts, and dams.  Elevated water levels, fast flowing water, and cold-water temperatures combined with slippery conditions along stream banks continue to make these locations extremely dangerous.  Residents and children should also exercise caution around Lake Ontario shoreline areas.  Poor weather conditions combined with cold water temperatures and the potential for waves to overtop breakwalls and other shoreline structures continue to make these locations extremely dangerous.  Please alert children in your care of these imminent dangers.

Conservation Halton will continue to monitor stream and weather conditions and will issue an update to this Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety message as conditions warrant.  This Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety will be in effect through Monday March 27, 2023.  For further information or questions regarding this message contact:


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