LAKELAND - Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for the region on Saturday afternoon saying, "Rain, at times heavy, is expected."
A low pressure system in Montana will move northward through the night and is expected to bring widespread rain to Alberta overnight into Sunday, according tot he warning. "Total rainfall amounts of 50-75 mm by Monday morning are likely."
Rain is expected to end by Sunday evening.
"For areas near Edmonton and to the east, scattered showers this evening will become more widespread through the overnight period and will persist through Sunday before ending early Monday morning."
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads, according to the warning.
