The latest forecast for Windsor-Essex from Environment Canada as of 5am:
***Special Weather Statement***
Environment Canada says heavy rain is expected beginning tonight and into tomorrow with total rainfall amounts of between 25 and 40 mm (1 in - 1.6 in).
The rain is expected taper off come Saturday evening. Environment Canada says the rainfall is associated with a low pressure system crossing the lower Great Lakes.
The special weather statement covers both Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.
***Special Weather Statement***
Today: Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h near noon. High 6 C (43 F).
Tonight: Cloudy. Rain beginning late this evening. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Temperature rising to 9 C (48 F) by morning.
Saturday: Rain. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h near noon. High 12 C (54 F).
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of flurries or rain showers. High plus 4 C (39 F).
Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 6 C (43 F).
Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 9 C (48 F).