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Updated: Rainfall warning issued for Greater Sudbury and area

Heavy rain expected Saturday night, changing to snow Sunday morning
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Updated: Nov. 14 at 3:55 p.m.


The Special Weather Statement that was issued for Greater Sudbury early this morning has been updated to a rainfall warning.

Environment Canada says Greater Sudbury and the surrounding area can expect to see up to 60 mm of rain to fall tonight before the rain transitions to snow Sunday morning.

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


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Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Greater Sudbury and the surrounding area.

A strengthening low pressure system that is forecast to track northeastward across northeastern Ontario will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region beginning tonight (Nov. 14). 

Rainfall totals of 30-50 mm are possible by the time the rain changes to snow Sunday night.

Strong south to southeasterly winds gusting to 70 km/h are also possible Saturday night. These winds should diminish for a few hours during the day on Sunday before shifting to very strong northwesterlies gusting up to 90 km/h late Sunday afternoon.

Wind warnings may be issued as the event draws near. Strong wind gusts may toss lose objects or cause tree branches to break. Power outages may occur.

The potential for strong wind gusts should end Monday afternoon.


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