Strong winds will cause a storm sturge and is triggering a Shoreline Conditions Statement from Quinte Conversation.
Lake Ontario’s average lake-wide water level is currently at 75.4 m and QC officials say region is set to experience sustained winds from the south and southwest of 40-60 km/h from Thursday through Saturday.
Strong winds will create a storm surge in the eastern end of Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte with waves reaching 1-3 metres in height.
Shoreline residents along the Bay may see water levels exceed 75.6 m.
Shoreline residents should be prepared for potential shoreline flooding, beach submersion, crawl space and septic inundation, and wave driven erosion.
Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte remain at above average water levels for this time of year.
Current forecasts indicate that levels may exceed 75.7 m on Lake Ontario.
