London Free Press

Hail warning, ‘extreme caution’ urged near waterways amid days-long rain

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Conservation officials are warning of swollen streams and rivers in the London area, with heavy rain expected for much of this week, though “serious flooding” was considered unlikely. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority covers an area of about 3,000 square kilometres that takes in London, Woodstock, Stratford and large swaths of surrounding rural areas. […]

London Free Press

Flood warning issued as stretch of double-digit warmth looms for London area

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London-area conservation officials are urging caution around waterways due to rising temperatures and expected rainfall, the second such warning issued in about two weeks. Spring-like warmth and rain in the coming days will melt most of winter’s snowpack, prompting Upper Thames River Conservation Authority officials to urge people to use extra caution with water levels […]