Special weather statement issued with more rain in the forecast for P.E.I.

Two heavy periods of rain are being forecast for the Island Tuesday andEnvironment Canada has issueda special weather statement as a result.

The agency is forecasting the rain will spread eastward early in the day on Tuesday, which will ease upby the afternoon.

Then, it is forecasting therewill be more and heavier rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.

It said total rainfall could reach up to 50 millimetres by Wednesday morning.

It said winds are forecast to be weaker than those seen on the Island this weekend, and that it is unlikely wind warnings will be issued.

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