Special Weather Statement In Effect

Periods of heavy rain are expected today.

Locations: eastern and northeastern Newfoundland.

Total rainfall: 40 to 50 mm, with locally higher amounts possible in areas of heaviest rain.

Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 60 km/h, except 80 along parts of the coast.

Time span: tapering off to showers tonight.

Remarks: Rainfall rates could be as high as 10 to 20 mm per hour in the areas of heaviest rain, leading to localized flooding on roadways and in low-lying areas.

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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.