6:22 AM NDT Friday 29 March 2024 Wreckhouse Wind Warning in effect for: Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity Strong winds are expected or occurring. Time span: Saturday morning. Maximum gusts: southeasterly up to 100 km/h in the Wreckhouse area. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds. Wreckhouse wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. 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 . 5:28 AM NDT Friday 29 March 2024 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity 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. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. 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 .