Environment Canada issues special weather statement

Clouds roll in over the city of Barrie, Ont., on Sun., May 24, 2020. (Photo Cred: Phil Fichera)

Slow moving thunderstorms could put a damper on your Friday plans.

Environment Canada is calling for thunderstorms across the region today that could produce torrential downpours.

The national weather agency’s special weather statement is in effect for most of central Ontario including:

Rainfall amounts of 30 millimetres to 60 mm could accumulate before and into this evening.