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Significant rainfall and mild temperatures

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT 

Monday 3 March 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

• St. Thomas - Aylmer - Eastern Elgin County

Significant rainfall and mild temperatures expected Wednesday.

What: Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm.

When: Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Additional information: Rain with isolated thunderstorms will impact southern Ontario on Wednesday. This rainfall, combined with melting snow and the limited ability of the frozen ground to absorb the rain may lead to localized flooding in...

Reduced Load Season

The Municipality of Central Elgin reminds drivers that the reduced load season starts annually on March 1 and continues until April 30. If the spring thaw occurs early, restrictions may be placed before March. If dry conditions exist, restrictions may be lifted earlier than April 30.

Areas in Central Elgin with reduced loads in effect will have signage posted. 

Read more: Reduced Load Restrictions - Municipality of Central Elgin

2025 Draft Budget

The Draft 2025 Budget for the Municipality of Central Elgin is now available to view online.

The 2025 Budget has been carefully crafted based on sound financial principles and underscores the Municipality's commitment to making strategic investments that will shape the future of Central Elgin while reinforcing the vital municipal services that our residents rely on daily.

See the Draft 2025 Budget here. 

Cold Weather

Each winter, Central Elgin experiences periods of extreme cold. The Southwestern Public Health Unit issues Cold Alerts when :

• Temperatures drop to -15°C without wind chill, or

• Temperatures drop to -20°C with wind chill

For information on what to do during extreme cold, how to dress properly, where to find warming centres, and how to recognize cold-related health risks like frostbite and hypothermia, please visit: Cold Weather | Southwestern Public Health

Current Weather Alerts

Significant Weather Event Declaration February 16 Ended

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT HAS ENDED

(pursuant to Section16.9 of Ontario Regulation 239/02, as amended)

Effective February 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. the Municipality of Central Elgin has ended the significant weather event that was declared on February 16, 2025.

Users of the roads and sidewalks in the Municipality of Central Elgin are advised to continue to exercise caution when using the roads and sidewalks.

The public is reminded not to park on municipal streets while plowing activities are occurring, and...