Active AlertsPynns, NL

Rainfall Warning
Issued at Fri 5:28 AM Mar. 29
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, except Saturday evening on the GNP.

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

Similar storms in the past have caused:
- hazardous driving conditions from water pooling on roadways

Remarks: Steadier rainfall is expected to begin again over the southwest coast this morning. 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.