Yellow Rainfall Warning Issued for Searchmont and Surrounding Areas

Source: ECCC · Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 17, 2026, 4 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 Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay, with expected amounts of 20 to 30 mm beginning overnight.

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Record type
Yellow Warning
Affected area
Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
Issued
April 17, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay.

Yellow Rainfall Warning in Effect

Alert Details

The alert is a yellow warning for rainfall, issued by Environment Canada. It is effective from April 17, 2026, as indicated in the alert.

Affected Areas

The warning affects the regions of Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay.

What You Should Do

Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For information concerning flooding, consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office.

Expected Conditions

Rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm are expected, at times heavy. A cold front will bring showers and the risk of a thunderstorm, with the ground already near saturation potentially leading to localized flooding and some impassable roads.

Timeline

The rainfall is expected to begin overnight on April 17, 2026, and end Saturday morning or early Saturday afternoon on April 18, 2026. The alert is effective from April 17, 2026, and expires on April 18, 2026.

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall in Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay, with expected amounts of 20 to 30 mm beginning overnight.
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 "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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