Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region for Thursday overnight (March 25) and Friday.
Periods of rain, heavy at times, with isolated thunderstorms are expected overnight on Thursday and Friday morning, continuing through Friday afternoon.
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Rainfall amounts will generally be in the 20 to 40 mm range. Up to 50 mm of rain is possible in areas that experience thunderstorms.
The rain will taper off by Friday evening.
Otonabee Conservation has issued a flood watch for the city and county of Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes along the Trent-Severn Waterway, and is advising all municipalities and residents to prepare for possible flooding.
