Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is warning of potential flooding in the region.
A "Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook" for the Chapleau Wawa District warns residents to "keep a close watch on conditions and exercise caution around rivers and streams", as "a low-pressure system with an associated cold front is moving across the Northeast Region today, bringing rain and scattered thunderstorms for much of the region", with forecasted precipitation ranging from 20 to 40 millimetres - maybe 15 to 25 higher in local moderate thunderstorms - which would produce "significant amounts of localized runoff and elevate water levels", so "some areas may experience an increased risk of overland flow" with flooding possible in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage.