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All parts of Newfoundland are in for messy weather starting Wednesday night and going into Thursday Morning, bringing with it the possibility of flooding in some areas.
Environment Canada meteorologist Wanda Batten said a weather system is on its way that will bring different types of precipitation to different parts of the province.
“The only good place to be with this system is in Labrador,” Batten told CBC Radio’s The St. John’s Morning Show on Tuesday.
A special weather statement is in effect for all parts of Newfoundland.
A series of strong winds and rain are expected to bring an extended period of rainfall to the Avalon and Burin peninsulas. Rainfall amounts will range between 20 to 30 millimetres and winds will gust southerly between 60 and 80 km/h.
Batten warned the rainfall could cause localized flooding following Monday’s snowstorm.
“With all that rain and those warm temperatures for you guys, on top of that snow you just had, it’s not a good combination,” she said.
Meteorologist Wanda Batten says the incoming weather system will not impact Labrador. (Environment Canada)
Outside of the Avalon Peninsula, Batten said most of the island will see snow turn into a long duration of freezing rain followed by rain.
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain is expected for central Newfoundland and the west coast, with freezing rain set to last for three to six hours.
She said the Northern Peninsula will likely see snow and blowing snow.
“Its quite an interesting setup making its way to us later this week,” Batten said.
Environment Canada is advising residents to ensure their gutters and downspouts are clear of snow, ice and other debris, and to clear any snow and ice away from storm drains and catch basins to help reduce localized flooding.
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