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St. Paul's Elementary, NL

Alerts in Effect

Freezing Rain Warning

Issued at
Summary

Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Locations: southeastern Labrador and the Eagle River portion of the Trans Labrador Highway.

Freezing rain amounts: 10 mm, except 25 mm or more over higher terrain.

Time span: this evening to Saturday morning, except beginning early this afternoon along the Labrador Straits.

Remarks: Precipitation will begin as snow over some areas before transitioning to freezing rain. Freezing rain may mix with ice pellets this evening.

Similar storms in the past have caused:
- adverse driving conditions
- damage to trees and power lines, resulting in utility outages
- disruptions and delays to road and air transportation

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Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NLwx.

Special Weather Statement

Issued at
Summary

Significant rainfall is expected. The frozen ground has reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 25 to 30 mm.

Locations: southeastern Labrador.

Time span: Saturday until midday Sunday.

Remarks: Freezing rain will transition to rain on Saturday as temperatures rise.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NLwx.



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