Special Weather Statement for Savant Lake and Sturgeon Lake Area
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ECCC issued it on April 27, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for significant rainfall in northwestern Ontario, with expected amounts of 15 to 25 mm from Monday morning into Monday night.
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- Record type
- Special Weather Statement
- Affected area
- Northwestern Ontario
- Issued
- April 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Ontario.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, effective from 2026-04-27T04:42:40-00:00 and expiring at 2026-04-27T20:42:40-00:00.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Savant Lake - Sturgeon Lake, with rainfall expected to begin over northwestern Ontario and advance towards Lake Superior.
What You Should Do
Do not drive through flooded roadways. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For flooding information, consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office.
Expected Conditions
Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Confidence is low, but the highest amounts are most likely closer to Lake Superior. The frozen or nearly saturated ground may reduce its ability to absorb this rainfall, leading to water pooling on roads and in low-lying areas.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 2026-04-27T04:42:40-00:00 and expires at 2026-04-27T20:42:40-00:00. Rainfall is expected to begin Monday morning over northwestern Ontario and advance towards Lake Superior later in the day, tapering off from west to east Monday night.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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