A safety notice has been issued by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Area with rain and high winds expected.
Lake Erie water levels in Port Colborne will increase due to storm surge by 0.4m over current water levels.
Peak water levels are forecasted to occur around midnight tonight.
During this time, there is an increased risk of shoreline flooding and erosion resulting from strong wave action and storm surge.
Wave heights associated with this event could exceed 1m.
Residents living along Lake Erie are urged to monitor the situation closely.
The notice will remain in effect until Saturday at noon.