More rain expected tonight and into tomorrow

WEATHER ALERT ENVIRONMENT CANADA ************************* Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island Significant rainfall potential tonight into Saturday.

WEATHER ALERT

ENVIRONMENT CANADA

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Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island

Significant rainfall potential tonight into Saturday.

A low pressure system over the Plains States will track northeast to reach Lake Superior by Saturday morning. Periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of the low this evening and continue into Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are expected with locally higher amounts possible for areas affected by thunderstorms.

A rainfall warning is in effect for Wawa and portions of Superior East including Searchmont and Agawa where rainfall amounts of 50 mm or higher are expected within 24 hours.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.

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