Sarnia

Brief period of freezing rain possible today.

What:
Brief period of freezing rain with minor ice accretion on some surfaces possible.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy, slippery and hazardous.

When:
This morning or this afternoon.

Additional information:
A brief period of freezing rain is possible before a transition to rain. For locations near Lake Ontario, temperatures will likely remain above the freezing mark.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Rain, at times heavy. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible if thunderstorms repeatedly impact the same area.

When:
This morning through early Thursday morning.

Additional information:
Rain begins this morning over extreme southwestern Ontario before reaching the Golden Horseshoe this afternoon. With thunderstorms expected, rainfall amounts may exceed 50 mm over some areas, particularly over southwestern Ontario. Rain will end from west to east overnight into early Thursday morning.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

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Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with rain in the afternoon

You can expect partly cloudy with rain in the morning, with snow in the afternoon

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled two President's Choice brand salts due to pieces of plastic present in the product.Both Mediterranean Sea Salts and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts are being shelved with any products sporting a best-before date up to and including January 17, 2026, affected. The CFIA warns the salts should not be used, sold, served or distributed. It did not include whether any customers have been sick or injured as a result of the recall.The recalled product can be returned for a refund at Loblaws-owned stores.

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Sugar beet harvest. Image courtesy of the Ontario Sugar Beet Growers Association.

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