11:47 PM NDT Tuesday 13 August 2024 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Burin Peninsula Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Locations: Burin Peninsula, Avalon Peninsula North and Southwest. Total rainfall: Locally up to 50 mm. Time span: until overnight. Similar storms in the past have caused: - hazardous driving conditions from water pooling on roadways - localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas - elevated water levels in creeks and streams - road washouts Remarks: Rainfall rates of 15 to 25 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Conditions may change rapidly with locally intense downpours. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. 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 .
