UPDATE: Environment Canada ended the rainfall warning for the Foothills at 9:30 a.m.

A rainfall warning is in effect for the Foothills.

Environment Canada issued the warning around 4:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Stavely has already received about 47 mm of rain and another 5-10 mm is expected to fall before it begins to slow down later in the morning.

The rainfall warning warning is in effect for:

-M.D. of Foothills near Cayley
-M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde
-M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
-M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton
-M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park
-M.D. of Foothills near Turner Valley and Black Diamond
-M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely
-M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland
-Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T'ina Res.

As heavy rain can cause reduced visibility and water pools on roads, motorists are being reminded to slow down and drive with caution.

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