Area farmers welcome rain, hope for more
Crispin Colvin with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture says if we keep getting dry spells this summer, it will likely affect yields.
Crispin Colvin with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture says if we keep getting dry spells this summer, it will likely affect yields.
Streams and rivers in the London-area will likely rise as a weather system bringing mild temperatures and heavy rain moves through the area on Thursday.
Heavy rainfall, changing into snow is in the forecast for parts of southwestern Ontario on Thursday.
Environment Canada is forecasting between 25 to 50 mm of rain to fall by Tuesday morning.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Thursday afternoon stating heavy periods of rain is expected to soak most of the region starting late Friday.
County officials announced late Thursday morning all roads have been reopened. However, drivers continue to be told to use caution while traveling as there are a number of shoulders that have been washed out.