Heavy rain possible Friday afternoon and evening in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for rain on Friday (July 2) across much of the greater Kawarthas region.

The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.

Locally heavy downpours with showers are possible Friday afternoon and evening.

Showers with risk of thunderstorms could give rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 mm.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.