First published Oct 12, 2026, 5:24:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 5:24:15 PM UTC

Special weather statement warns of 40–60 mm of rain and possible severe thunderstorms in Smiths Falls–Perth–Eastern Lanark County

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast from tonight through Tuesday afternoon or evening, with local rainfall amounts of 40–60 mm and a risk of potentially severe thunderstorms. The alert advises avoiding low-lying areas and flooded roads.

Why it matters

Heavy rainfall is forecast, with water likely to pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial weather - Smiths Falls - Perth - Eastern Lanark County

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