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Rainfall warnings for parts of western Quebec, Renfrew County

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for a swath of the region, which includes Maniwaki, Algonquin Park and Deep River. Between 40 and 60 millimeters of rain is expected by Thursday night.

Environment Canada forecasting 40 to 60 mm total in Maniwaki and Deep River areas

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Significant rainfall is expected overnight Wednesday and into Thursday across a large swath of western Quebec and parts of Renfrew County. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

Heavy downpours are expected until Thursday night across a large area of western Quebec and part of eastern Ontario.

Environment Canada has maintained a rainfall warning that stretches from Ontario's Bruce Peninsula to communities north of Montreal, including the Maniwaki, Algonquin Park and Deep River areas.

Between 40 and 60 millimetres of rain is expected.

It should start overnight and end Thursday morning in eastern Ontario. Western Quebec's heavy rains should be contained to Thursday.

"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads," the warning reads.