Heavy rain expected in the region today

WEATHER ALERTS
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
    •    Agawa - Lake Superior Park

Heavy rain and thunderstorms tonight into Friday.

Rain is forecast to move into northeastern Ontario this evening. The rain could be heavy at times with amounts expected to be in the 30 to 50 mm range. Embedded thunderstorms will likely give torrential rainfall from time to time. As a result, areas that receive numerous thunderstorms may see even higher amounts.

Although showers and occasional thunderstorms will continue on Friday, the bulk of the rain is expected tonight.

Rainfall warnings may be issued later today for some locations.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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Rainfall warning in effect for:
    •    Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
    •    White River - Dubreuilville
    •    Chapleau - Missinaibi Lake

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Rain and possible thunderstorms are expected to advance into northeastern Ontario this evening. The rain could be heavy at times with amounts near 50 mm expected. Embedded thunderstorms will likely give torrential rainfall from time to time. As a result, areas that receive several thunderstorms may see even higher amounts.

Although rain and possible thunderstorms will continue on Friday, the bulk of the rain is expected tonight.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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