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Up to 20 mm of rain could fall Monday night into Tuesday morning in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County, which has prompted a special weather statement for the area.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says rain is expected to begin late Monday and there’s a possibility of thunderstorms.
Areas just north of the region, including Grey and Bruce counties, Collingwood up to Parry Sound and Huntsville are under a rainfall warning.
“After a break in the precipitation later on Tuesday, another round of heavy rain may affect parts of the region Wednesday,” the statement says.
“Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.”
Showers are expected to end Tuesday morning. The temperature is expected to reach 21 C, but there’s a humidex of 27 C.
Rain is possible for the entire week, the forecast shows, with temperature remaining in the upper teens from Wednesday on.