Weather Alerts Issued Across NL Ahead of Potent Rain, Snow, and Wind Maker
Environment Canada has issued several weather alerts across Newfoundland and Labrador. Heavy rain, strong winds, and even snow are expected to affect different regions from Monday through Wednesday as a long-duration storm system moves into the area.
The following is a summary of alerts for Newfoundland and Labrador. The alerts were issued by the ECCC NL Weather Office in Gander earlier today.
Southwest Newfoundland
Rainfall Warning
Regions:
Burgeo – Ramea
Channel–Port aux Basques and vicinity
A prolonged period of significant rainfall is expected beginning Monday evening and lasting until midday Wednesday. Total rainfall will range from 80 to 120 mm, with locally higher amounts possible. Prolonged heavy rain may cause road shoulder damage and increase the risk of washouts. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas, and some travel delays are possible. Residents should clear storm drains and gutters of leaves and other debris in advance of the rainfall.
Wreckhouse Wind Warning
Region:
Channel–Port aux Basques and vicinity
Strong southeasterly winds are expected from Monday evening until Tuesday morning, with gusts between 100 and 120 km/h in the Wreckhouse area. Local utility outages are possible, and driving conditions will likely be difficult. High-sided vehicles may be pushed around by the wind.
Southern/Southeast Newfoundland
Special Weather Statement
Regions:
Avalon Peninsula Southeast
Avalon Peninsula Southwest
Burin Peninsula
Connaigre
Significant rainfall and strong winds are expected from overnight Monday night through Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall totals of 60 to 100 mm are likely, with locally higher amounts possible over the Connaigre and Burin peninsulas. Southeasterly wind gusts between 80 and 100 km/h are expected Tuesday and Tuesday night, shifting to southwesterly 80 to 100 km/h on Wednesday. Prolonged heavy rain may cause localized flooding and washouts. Residents should clear storm drains and gutters in advance of the rain and monitor ferry schedules for possible disruptions.
Most of Newfoundland (Excluding South Coast)
Special Weather Statement
Regions:
St. John’s and vicinity
Avalon Peninsula North
Clarenville and vicinity
Bonavista Peninsula
Terra Nova
Gander and vicinity
Bonavista North
Bay of Exploits
Green Bay – White Bay
Grand Falls–Windsor and vicinity
Buchans and the Interior
Bay St. George
Corner Brook and vicinity
Deer Lake – Humber Valley
Gros Morne
Parson’s Pond – Hawke’s Bay
Port Saunders and the Straits
Northern Peninsula East
Significant rainfall and strong winds are expected from Monday night through Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall amounts will range from 40 to 60 mm, with higher totals possible over western areas. Southeasterly wind gusts of 60 to 70 km/h are expected Tuesday, increasing to 100 to 110 km/h along parts of the west coast. Winds will strengthen Tuesday night into Wednesday, with south to southeasterly gusts between 80 and 100 km/h and coastal gusts possibly reaching 120 km/h. Winds will shift to west–southwest 80 to 100 km/h by late Wednesday. Along the west coast, precipitation will change to rain showers or flurries as temperatures drop. There remains some uncertainty about where the heaviest rainfall will occur.
Western Labrador
Snowfall Warning
Regions:
Churchill Valley
Churchill Falls and vicinity
Labrador City and Wabush
Snowfall amounts of about 20 cm are expected from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Snow will begin Monday afternoon, intensify overnight, and then transition to a mix of snow and ice pellets before tapering to showers by midday Tuesday. Roads and walkways will likely become difficult to navigate as conditions deteriorate quickly.
Labrador Straits
Special Weather Statement
Region:
Red Bay to L’Anse-au-Clair
Significant rainfall and strong winds are expected from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall totals will range from 50 to 100 mm. Southeasterly wind gusts near 80 km/h will shift to southwesterly 80 to 100 km/h around noon Wednesday. Residents should clear drains and gutters in advance of the rain and monitor ferry schedules for possible delays or cancellations.
Labrador North Coast
Special Weather Statement
Regions:
Nain and vicinity
Hopedale and vicinity
Snow, rain, and strong winds are expected from overnight Monday until Wednesday evening. Snowfall totals of 10 to 15 cm and rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 mm are possible. Southeasterly wind gusts near 80 km/h will shift to west to northwesterly 80 to 100 km/h. Precipitation is expected to transition from snow through ice pellets or freezing rain to rain by Tuesday afternoon, then back to a second round of snow on Wednesday before tapering off by Wednesday evening. There remains some uncertainty around the exact track and precipitation amounts, but significant snowfall and rainfall are possible in some locations. Accumulations of snow and ice may create slippery and hazardous travel or walking conditions.
