If you never thought you’d see a headline story about showers, well, here it is.
The rain is finally falling in many areas of the province after an August that has seen no precipitation whatsoever.
While rainfall amounts are not expected to be especially high, it is a welcome relief in light of three major wildfires burning on the island.
Rain, at times heavy, is in the forecast for parts of the northern Avalon and fire crews battle two out-of-control fires, one that has burned through nine communities on the Conception Bay North Shore, and the other at Paddy’s Pond.
A VOCM listener had to pull over on Roache’s Line because of heavy rainfall. (submitted)
Earlier story
Much-anticipated rain and showers are in the forecast for the northeast Avalon this afternoon and this evening.
It will be the first precipitation the region has seen since July 30th when a severe thunderstorm rumbled over the area.
According to Environment Canada, the showers will change to periods of drizzle this evening as a cold front moves through and winds turn around from the north.
Precipitation clouds
The Conception Bay North area is expected to get showers – at times heavy – and thundershowers this evening. With a temperature dipping down to the high teens by the supper hour. The rain will turn to drizzle by this evening.
It’s back to sun tomorrow, but the temperature will be far cooler with a high of 16.
