A precipitation warning is in effect for Sault Ste. Marie and area, with rainfall reaching 40 to 60 millimeters in places. Rainfall, heavy at times, will continue this afternoon. The full weather alert from Environment Canada follows below: Rainfall warning in effect for:
Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbor – Batchawana Bay
Rains are expected, at times heavy.
Risk: Rainfall totals of 40 to 60 mm in some areas. Rainfall rates of 10 mm in one hour. Time: Continue until this afternoon. Discussion: Partly heavy showers are expected to continue throughout the day, with isolated showers this evening. Rainfall totals of 40 to 60 mm are expected in some areas with the highest amounts falling in areas from Sault Ste. Marie to Elliot Lake and north to Chapleau and Lake Superior Provincial Park. This heavy rainfall is due to a low pressure system that will track northeast across the region today. Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding and pooling of water on roads. Possible localized flooding in low-lying areas. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or send reports on Twitter using #ONStorm.
