Yellow Rainfall Warning in Effect for Thunder Bay

Source: ECCC · Thunder Bay, Ontario

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 28, 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 yellow warning for heavy rainfall in Thunder Bay, with amounts of 25 to 40 mm expected to end this morning, potentially leading to localized flooding and impassable roads.

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Record type
Rainfall
Affected area
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Issued
April 28, 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 Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for rainfall, classified as severe. This alert is in effect and will expire later today.

Affected Areas

The warning affects the City of Thunder Bay. Areas near Lake Nipigon may experience related conditions.

What You Should Do

Monitor alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada. For flooding information, consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Report severe weather by emailing ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting on X with #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

Rainfall amounts of 25 to 40 mm are anticipated. Areas near Lake Nipigon may transition to snow this morning. Localized flooding is possible, and some roads may become impassable.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 2026-04-28T08:53:02-00:00 and expires on 2026-04-28T18:02:02-00:00, with rainfall ending this morning.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall in Thunder Bay, with amounts of 25 to 40 mm expected to end this morning, potentially leading to localized flooding and impassable roads.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Thunder Bay, Ontario. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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