Rainfall warning in effect for:
- Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake
- Blind River – Thessalon
- Espanola – Killarney
- Manitoulin Island
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.
An area of rain is expected to arrive in the area from Sault Ste. Marie to Manitoulin early this morning, and spread northeastward to reach the Sudbury and North Bay areas by noon. The rain is expected to reach from Gogoma to New Liskeard by this afternoon.
Rain will continue tonight and into Thursday. Rain is expected to end near Lake Superior Thursday morning and near the Quebec border by Thursday evening.
Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are forecast.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.