**ENVIRONMENT CANADA**

**RAINFALL WARNING**

  • Little Abitibi – Kesagami Lake
  • Timmins – Cochrane – Iroquois Falls

Heavy rain continuing today and tonight.

Rain, at times heavy, will continue through the day today and into tonight before easing to light rain Wednesday morning. Rain will linger Wednesday and into Thursday giving additional, although lesser amounts.

Additional rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm over most areas are expected by Wednesday morning, although local amounts exceeding 75 mm are possible for a few locales.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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