Rainfall warning issued for southwest Alberta, 30-40mm more expected
Environment and Climate Change Canada warned that ongoing rain could pool on roads and in low-lying areas through Friday.
Why it matters
The rain follows a damaging hail storm and could add flooding risks for southwestern Alberta communities already dealing with storm cleanup.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Yellow Alert Rainfall Warning Thursday morning for southwestern Alberta, covering the southern Foothills from the U.S. border north to Canmore and east to Calgary. The warning does not include the City of Calgary itself.
The agency said heavy rain will continue through Friday, with an additional 30 to 40 millimetres of precipitation expected on top of what has already fallen. Officials warned of the potential for water to pool on roads and in low-lying areas as the rain continues.
Communities under the warning include Pincher Creek, the Piikani First Nation, Waterton Lakes, High River and Claresholm, but the alert does not extend to Fort Macleod. In the Claresholm area, residents are still cleaning up after a damaging hail storm hit the region on Tuesday night.
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