A special weather statement continues to be in effect Wednesday for Mountain View and Red Deer counties as well as the urban centres near them.
In its early morning Aug. 28 update, Environment Canada said heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to continue today.
The special weather statement that began Tuesday is in effect for:
• Red Deer County near Elnora, Lousana, Delburne, Penhold, Innisfail, Bowden, Pine Lake, Spruce View, Red Lodge Provincial Park and Sylvan Lake.
• Mountain View County near Carstairs, Cremona, Water Valley, Olds, Didsbury and Sundre.
Upwards of 40 millimetres of rain is expected in the area by Wednesday evening.
“Strong northerly winds will develop early later this morning, with gusts of 80 (kilometres an hour) expected. Winds will weaken later this afternoon,” the federal agency’s alert said.
