Heavy rain expected in Central Alberta tonight

On Aug. 27 at 3:42 p.m., Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for areas of Central Alberta. 

Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected beginning tonight.  

Showers will intensify tonight and continue through the day on Wednesday (Aug. 28).  

Upwards of 40 mm is expected by Wednesday evening.  

Strong northerly winds will develop early Wednesday morning, with gusts of 80 km/h expected. Winds will weaken later in the afternoon. 

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