Much of the rain forecast for the Parkland Region will fall during the overnight hours.
Phil Spevak with Precision Weather says a developing low pressure system with thunderstorms could dump between 35-50 mm of rain or more in a short period of time, along with gusty winds, adding some areas could get as much as 60-65 mm.
Spevak says it’s expected to start late tonight (Thurs) through tomorrow morning (Fri).
“And by 8, 9 o’clock most of the heavier stuff is over with, so that’s 10 hours or so, and that’s a lot of heavy rain in that stretch.” Spevak said while also noting there could be additional showers tomorrow afternoon.
Some areas under the rainfall warning include: Yorkton, Melville, Fort Qu’Appelle, Wadena, Foam Lake, Saltcoats, Esterhazy, Grenfell, Indian Head, and Wynyard.
Special weather statements remain for Dauphin, Russell, Roblin, Swan River, The Pas, Minnedosa, and Hudson Bay.