Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for Jasper National Park and other areas in west-central Alberta early Saturday morning as heavy rain continues to fall in the area.
As of 10:30 a.m., Jasper National Park was under a rainfall warning as well as parts of Clearwater County and Yellowhead County.
Environment Canada warned heavy rainfall could result in flash flooding and water polling on roads. It also indicated some areas could potentially see localized flooding.
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The weather agency issues rainfall warnings when significant rainfall is expected.
To report severe weather, send an email to ec.storm.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ABStorm.
For a complete list of weather warnings and watches in Alberta, click here.
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