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Heavy rain headed for southern Manitoba

Heavy rain headed for southern Manitoba

A drenching is coming to southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, saying widespread heavy rain will start Tuesday afternoon, bringing 25-45 millimetres to the region. Thunderstorms will bring even higher amounts in certain places.

- Heaviest rain along the international border, less further north around Gimli, Berens River.

- High of 19 C in Winnipeg.

- Wednesday brings a slightly brighter sky but a few scattered showers as well, says CBC meteorologist John Sauder.

- High 19 C in Winnipeg on Wednesday.

John Sauder's weather journal for June 2