Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Periods of heavy rain are expected.

What: Total rainfall amounts near 40 mm.

When: Now through this afternoon.

Where: Yoho Park - Kootenay Park, East Kootenay - north including Invermere, and Elk Valley.

Additional information:
An upper disturbance is bringing periods of heavy rain to southeastern British Columbia. 

Over Yoho Park - Kootenay Park, heavy rain will ease this morning. For East Kootenay - north and Elk Valley, periods of heavy rain will persist through this afternoon. 

Sudden heavy downpours and heavy rainfall rates may cause localized flooding/water pooling on roads, and landslides or debris flows from vulnerable landscapes (e.g. burn scars). 

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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