Special Weather Statement In Effect

Significant rainfall is possible.

Locations: the Avalon Peninsula.

Potential rainfall: 40 to 70 mm.

Time span: Saturday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.

Remarks: A developing weather system is expected to bring a period of prolonged rainfall. The heaviest rainfall is expected to occur Saturday night. There is some uncertainty as to where the highest rainfall amounts will occur, but the potential exists for significant totals over some locations.

Water pooling on roads may make travel more difficult in some areas. Localized flooding may occur in low-lying areas.

Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.

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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 post reports on social media using #NLwx.