Significant rain has fallen after a storm passed through Melfort this afternoon. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

By Cam Lee

Storm Hits Melfort

Major storm pummels Melfort with rain

Jul 2, 2020 | 2:26 PM

A significant storm has passed through the Melfort area.

Much of the rain fell shortly after 1 p.m.

Envrionment Canada’s severe thunderstorm watch in the Melfort region soon turned into a severe thunderstorm warning, which was quickly followed by torrential rain.

(Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

The onslaught of rain led to significant amounts of water pooling on city streets, including the corner of Main St. and Higgins Ave.

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The risk of thunderstorms is expected to diminish tonight, as the sky clears. Sunshine and warm temperatures are expected to follow through the end of the week.

Here are some pictures submitted by Yvonne Day from just outside of Star City.

(Submitted/Yvonne Day)

(Submitted/Yvonne Day)

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