Greater Sudbury is under a special weather statement for rain
Significant rainfall is expected this weekend. Environment Canada said to expect total rainfall amounts of 15 to 30 millimetres, with locally higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Rain will begin early Saturday morning and continue into Sunday morning. The heaviest rain is expected to fall Saturday into Saturday night. Locally higher amounts are likely in thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
