Heavy showers & thunderstorms beginning this afternoon in Sudbury and Algoma District. Continuing through the overnight.

An area of low pressure will rapidly intensify as it tracks through Northern Ontario towards James Bay. A sharp cold front will trigger heavy rainfall and thunderstorms today and tonight across Northeastern Ontario.

THREATS

The primary threat will be torrential rainfall leading to minor flooding. Additionally, small hail and locally strong winds are possible in stronger thunderstorms.

Rainfall totals in the range of 30-60mm is expected north of Manitoulin Island & East of Lake Superior.

Thunderstorm Outlook from Environment Canada