Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for rain across the greater Kawarthas region starting Friday night (October 15).
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move across the area Friday night through Saturday, as a low pressure system and associated cold front push through the region.
There will be rain, heavy at times, with amounts reaching 20 to 40 mm.
Isolated amounts up to 50 mm possible. Environment Canada may be issuing rainfall warnings for portions of the area.
The cold front will also bring more seasonal temperatures to the region for the weekend.
For information concerning flooding, consult your local conservation authority or visit ontario.ca/floods.