Rainfall warning in effect for Red Deer and area
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A rainfall warning has been issued for Red Deer and area.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the warning just before 3:30 on Saturday afternoon, saying heavy rainfall will develop this evening.
“Thunderstorms currently developing on the foothills near Calgary will push northeast this evening, and merge into a large area of heavy rain tonight. Total rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm are likely to fall in a 12-18 hour period. This rain event will come to an end by late Sunday morning. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts,” ECCC says.
In effect for:
- Co. of Stettler near Byemoor and Endiang
- City of Red Deer
- Co. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Knife Prov. Park
- Red Deer Co. near Elnora Lousana and Delburne
- Red Deer Co. near Spruce View and Red Lodge Prov. Park
- Red Deer Co. near Penhold Innisfail and Bowden
- Red Deer Co. near Sylvan Lake and Stephansson House
- Co. of Stettler near Stettler Nevis and Rochon Sands
- Red Deer Co. near Pine Lake
- Co. of Stettler near Big Valley
- Co. of Stettler near Botha and Gadsby
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ABStorm.
