North Bay due for some heavy rain

A special weather statement is in effect for North Bay, Powassan, Mattawa and West Nipissing.
Environment Canada is calling for mild temperatures and potentially heavy rain Thursday and Thursday night.
Periods of rain, heavy at times, are forecast to begin Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts in the 15-to-25 mm range are expected by late Thursday evening. A few isolated thunderstorms also are possible Thursday afternoon.
The heavy rain will combine with mild temperatures near 7 C to produce potent