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Special weather statement in effect for Thunder Bay area

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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Thunder Bay and surrounding areas, warning of significant rainfall and potentially hazardous travel conditions.

Rainfall amounts could reach up to 40 millimetres, increasing the risk of water pooling on roadways and the development of icy patches. The precipitation is expected to taper off later this morning, bringing gradual improvement to conditions.

However, areas closer to Lake Nipigon may see the rain transition into snow as temperatures fluctuate.

Drivers are being urged to exercise caution during the morning commute, particularly near rivers and creeks where washouts may occur.

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Rainfall Warning Expected To Help Fire Crews

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Mother nature is starting to help Red Lake Fire 49 crews.

The area saw 14 millimetres of rain Thursday and winds weren’t as strong as anticipated.

Now a Rainfall Warning is in place for Red Lake and all of northwestern Ontario.

Rain is anticipated Friday afternoon and night, heavy at times, and could amount to 50 to 75 millimetres.

Bill Laidlaw of Signal Weather Services says more relief is expected on the weekend.

Laidlaw say day time highs will stay in the low 20’s and the air will be humid.

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Prepare For A Lot Of Rain!

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A major storm is coming our way.

A Rainfall Warning has been issued for Red Lake and Ear Falls, while a Special Weather Statement is in place in the Dryden and Sioux Lookout area.

Bill Laidlaw of Signal Weather Services says Red Lake will be the hardest hit.

Laidlaw says the area could see 75 to 100 millimetres of rain over a two day period.

Rainfall totals elsewhere are in the range of 30 to 50 millimetres.

He stresses “We’ve already had so much rain that all the rivers and creeks and ponds and lakes are all full of water, so I am not sure where it’s got any place to go.”

Laidlaw says if you are headed west into Manitoba over the next couple of days, you should encounter heavy wet snow or freezing rain.

He says the storm is the result of a low coming from the south, which is picking up moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and is mixed with cold air coming from the Prairies.

Laidlaw warns residents of road washouts and localized flooding.

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Rainfall Warning Across Region

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A “Rainfall Warning” has been issued by Environment Canada across much of our region.

The warning is in effect for Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace and Vermilion Bay.

Environment Canada says heavy rain is expected with rainfall amounts of 50 to 75mm being possible.

Thunder storms are also expected this evening and overnight.

Environment Canada also says heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads and flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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Rainfall Warning Issued For Our Area

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A Rainfall Warning is in effect in the Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Ignace area.

Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are expected throughout the day.

Total rainfall could hit 50-millimetres or more.

The heaviest rain will occur tonight into Tuesday.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible and you are asked to watch for possible road washouts and closures.

No warning has been issued for the Red Lake area yet, but the district is also expected to receive significant rainfall.