Storms expected to bring heavy rain, 100 km/h wind to Sask.

A special weather statement issued by Environment Canada suggests Saskatchewan could be in for a wet and windy week.

The weather agency said a strong system of thunderstorms is set to move into the province Wednesday morning, hammering areas with between 30 to 70 millimetres of rain.

Wind gusts between 80 and 90 km/h are also expected.

As of 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, statements or warnings were in affect for almost all of western Saskatchewan.

In Lloydminster, gusts were projected to reach as high as 100 km/h starting Wednesday afternoon.

Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw had been subject to watches on Tuesday night, but were no longer listed as of Wednesday morning. 

Environment Canada said the heaviest rain is expected in the Meadow Lake and Île-à-la-Crosse regions.