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A special weather statement is in effect for Oxford and Brant Counties, warning of heavy rainfall.

OXFORD COUNTY - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement and warning of significant rainfall for  - Oxford County and Brant County. 

Rainfall will come later today and tonight followed by strong winds beginning early Wednesday morning.  A Colorado Low pressure system is expected to intensify into an early spring storm as it races across Lake Huron and Central Ontario tonight.

The area is expected to have 15 to 30 millimetres, most of which will fall tonight.  More rainfall in areas that are subject to thunderstorms. 

High winds and cooler temperatures will sweep over the area tomorrow morning, with wind gusts of 80 to 85 km/h possible. 

Residents should be prepared for potential power outages due to the strong winds.
 

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