Local heavy rainfall to continue through southwestern Ontario

After multiple days of fog and rain, there are no watches or warnings in place for the London area.

According to CTV News London’s Meteorologist Julie Atchison, a storm system is making its way toward southern Ontario Thursday night, with a “heavy pocket of rain” expected toward London.

Rain moved into southern Ontario overnight and will taper off late this morning or early this afternoon. The rain may fall heavily at times.

Localized flooding may occur in areas of poor drainage. The frozen ground will also have a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Temperatures well above normal are also expected in London on Friday, with the daytime high reaching 5 C, according to Atchison. The average high for this time of year is – 2.7 C.

Environment Canada warns that localized flooding may occur in areas of poor drainage, and that frozen ground may also have a reduced ability to absorb the rainfall.

 

Here's a look at the rest of the forecast

Friday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of rain or drizzle. High 6.

Friday Night: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of rain or drizzle. Low 3.

Saturday: Cloudy. 30 per cent chance of drizzle in the morning. High 6.

Sunday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of snow or rain. High 3 C.

Monday: Cloudy. High 1 C.

Tuesday: Cloudy. High 2 C.

Wednesday: Cloudy. High 5 C.