The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued a RAINFALL WARNING through late Saturday for the following areas:

• The Burin Peninsula
• Connaigre
• Burgeo – Ramea
• Buchans and the Interior
• Deer Lake – Humber Valley
• Green Bay – White Bay
• The Avalon Peninsula Southwest

Current details: Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Total rainfall amounts differ per area and are as follows:

• 40 to 60 mm:
  • Deer Lake – Humber Valley
  • Buchans and the Interior
  • Green Bay – White Bay
  • The Avalon Peninsula Southwest
• 50 to 70 mm:
• 70 to 105 mm:
  • The Burin Peninsula
  • Connaigre

Time span: Through Saturday.

Remarks: Rainfall rates of 5 to 10 mm per hour are possible in the heaviest downpours.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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