Rainfall warnings continue in Westman as some areas top 65 mm

Heavy rain continues in western Manitoba with some regions already topping 65 mm.

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the following regions:

• Virden - Souris, Man. 
• Melita - Boissevain - Turtle Mountain Provincial Park, Man. 

Between 10 to 15 mm is possible today. Residents should see a bit of relief as the Colorado low is expected to gradually taper of Friday evening. 

At 8 a.m. on Friday, the following rainfall accumulations have been reported for the previous 48 hours:

• Carberry- 66.4 mm
• Kola- 64.6 mm
• Somerset- 63.2 mm
• Virden- 62.7 mm
• Shilo- 59.1 mm
• Brandon- 56.2 mm
• Kenton- 54.0 mm
• Findlay- 50.8 mm
• Treherne- 48.5 mm
• Mountainside- 48.2 mm
• Manitou- 44.9 mm
• Sinclair- 41.1 mm
• Ninette- 41.0 mm
• Melita- 36.2 mm
• Pilot Mound- 19.9 mm

The reported data is from a combination of Environment and Climate Change Canada and Manitoba Agriculture stations.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If driving visibility is reduced, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.