'Significant' rainfall expected this weekend: Environment Canada

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement issued for:
   Manitouwadge - Hornepayne, Ont. 
   Wawa - White River - Pukaskwa, Ont. 
   Sault Ste. Marie - Superior East, Ont.

Current details:
Significant rainfall is expected this weekend.

Hazards:
Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm.
Locally higher amounts in thunderstorms.

Timing:
Beginning late Friday night and ending Sunday morning.

Discussion:
Rain will begin late Friday night and continue into Sunday morning. The heaviest rain is expected to fall Saturday into Saturday night. Locally higher amounts are likely in thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening.

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

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.

More details on the alert are available here.

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