Active AlertsGreen Island Brook, NL

Rainfall Warning
Issued at Thu 11:09 AM Mar. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Recommended Action


If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

Description


Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Locations: southwestern and western Newfoundland including the Great Northern Peninsula and Green Bay - White Bay.

Time Span: Continuing until Saturday morning or evening.

Total Rainfall Amounts: 40 to 70 mm, with higher amounts possible.

Remarks: Significant runoff may occur as the rain combines with mild temperatures, leading to considerable snowmelt.

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Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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.