Yellow rainfall alert issued for Lethbridge, southern Alberta as 40-70mm expected
Environment Canada warns of pooling water on roads and possible washouts near rivers and creeks through Tuesday.
Why it matters
Residents across southern Alberta communities are being warned of possible road flooding and washouts through Tuesday.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Yellow Alert for rainfall covering Greater Lethbridge and a large section of southern Alberta on Monday morning. An updated weather statement said heavy rainfall would continue, with total accumulations of 40 to 70 mm expected before ending Tuesday.
The alert also covers Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Brocket, Cardston, Taber, Vauxhall and Milk River. Waterton Lakes National Park is expecting heavy rain by end of day Tuesday as well.
The weather agency cautioned that water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas, and warned of a potential for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts across the affected region.
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