Much of the island is in for a downpour beginning late tonight and continuing through Friday with rainfall warnings out.
The low pressure system, approaching from the southwest, will target St. John’s, Grand Falls-Windsor, Springdale, Marystown and Harbour Breton.
Stephen Hatt, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the amount of water to come will be significant.
Metro will get 80-100 mm with slightly higher amounts in the south.
Once the rain moves off, winds will veer to the north and temperatures will plummet.