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The Essex Region Conservation Authority advises that, due to the potential for rainfall up to 25 mm over an eight-hour period in combination with elevated lake levels, there is a concern for the accumulation of standing water in low-lying areas and floodplains.
At particular risk are the western municipalities of Essex County (Amherstburg, Essex, LaSalle, Windsor and Tecumseh). The elevated lake levels have caused major tributaries to hold lake water in the downstream reaches, which can have some affected on local drainage systems.
There is the potential for thunderstorms to track across the western portion of the county bringing anywhere between 20 and 30 mm of rainfall.
A Watershed Conditions Statement will remain in effect this evening though Friday.
People are encouraged to take extra caution to avoid areas where flooding is occurring as well as rivers, streams, and shoreline areas during significant rainfall and wind events. The combination of slippery banks, waves, waves overtopping shoreline structures, and fast moving water can be dangerous.
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