Rain, at times heavy, is expected to soak southern Manitoba starting Thursday night through to Saturday afternoon.

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for a chunk of southern Manitoba.

As much as 50-60 millimetres is expected by the time the skies clear up again on Saturday.

The heavier rain is forecast for&nbsp;late Thursday night, as a strong low-pressure system tracks northward&nbsp;from the Dakotas, the 

 says, warning that localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Most of the rain with this system is expected to fall on Friday, then taper off through Saturday.

A map of southern Manitoba with a chunk highlighted in red

The areas in red are under Environment Canada's rainfall warning.

Weather map

It will also come with strong north&nbsp;wind gusts up to 60 km/h, and much cooler temperatures.

A high of 9 C is forecasted for Winnipeg on Friday, followed by a high of 11 C on Saturday.

The normal high for this time of year is 21 C.

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Manitoba could be facing an uptick in ticks and mosquitoes this spring, with milder weather so far this year contributing to a longer bug season.

Ticks are small, discrete insects that can latch on to human skin without notice. According to Ottawa Public Health, the city is considered an at-risk area for Lyme disease and says its important to contact medical attention if a tick has been attached for 24 hours or more. 

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'Milder climate is always a good recipe for different insects to become more abundant and expand their range,' including ticks, says Brandon University biology professor Bryan Cassone.

Parts of southern Manitoba are in for a soaking over the next couple of days, Environment Canada says.

Heavy rain — as much as 50-60 mm — heading to southern Manitoba

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