Rainfall warning for TCH#17 in Northwest Ontario and Kenora

Rainfall warning in effect for Highway 17 and Highway 71 area around Lake of the Woods

Rain, at times heavy (50 to 75 mm), is expected from Manitoba border to Kenora, Dryden, Ignace and south to Fort Frances

Some overflow into eastern Manitoba, along the Trans-Canada #1 east of Winnipeg

Expected Friday afternoon into the evening. Significant rainfall amounts are likely, associated with thunderstorms that will move through the region this afternoon and evening. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads