With high winds in the forecast, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has issued an advisory.
ERCA has issued a shoreline conditions statement for the entire Lake Erie shoreline of Windsor-Essex and Pelee Island after Environment Canada revealed a windy forecast through at least Friday morning.
ERCA Watershed Management Services Director James Bryant said even with water levels lower than in the past couple of years, high winds may pose a problem along the lakeshore.
"Lake levels remain elevated even with levels having dropped over the past few months are a result of lower water supply and seasonal decline," said Bryant. "The combination of lake levels and wind conditions are below ERCA flood watch thresholds; however, there remains some risk of flooding and accelerated nearshore erosion along the Lake Erie shoreline as a result of the increased wave activity."
Environment Canada's forecast on Wednesday night called for southwest winds at 40 kilometres-per-hour with gusts up to 60 kilometres-per-hour on Wednesday night. Gusts may reach 70 kilometres-per-hour on Thursday. Winds are expected to taper off late Thursday night and into Friday morning.
Residents are asked to take precautions and be careful in areas where flooding is known to happen.
