Several areas are facing flooding and severe water build up thanks to a heavy dumping of rain.
According to meteorologist Rodney Barney, parts of the south coast have already seen near 80 mm since last evening.
Already >50 mm parts of southern Nfld. Amounts thru 8:30 am (mm):
79.0 (Burin Bay Arm);
72.1 (Bay d'Espoir);
71.0 (St Lawrence);
67.0 (St Joseph's)
58.4 (St Alban's);
51.0 (Garnish);
58.9 (Witless Bay);
56.8 (Winterland);
52.6 (Clarenville).#nlwx— Rodney Barney (@rcbstormpost) October 25, 2024
As of 9:30 this morning, St. John’s International Airport is reporting 40 mm of rain.
St. John's #YYT reporting 40.2 mm of rain through 9:30 am; St. John's West 41.3 mm – as radar shows heaviest bands now shifting to concentrate on areas further west. #nlwx pic.twitter.com/PtQwwmHK1y
— Rodney Barney (@rcbstormpost) October 25, 2024
Melissa Field, a meteorologist with the Gander Weather Office, says there will be some breaks in the squalls which may impact overall amounts in metro.
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The rain is coming down fast and furious in many areas this morning.
Rainfall warnings are in effect for Central, Burgeo, Marystown and the Avalon Peninsula.
The downpour has made for deteriorating conditions on roadways with reduced visibility and an increased risk of hydroplaning.
Environment Canada meteorologist Melissa Field says about 65 mm has already fallen on the Burin Peninsula since last evening.
Things are expected to pick up on the eastern portion of the island throughout the morning.
She says there will be heavy downpours amounting up to 70 mm, but there will be some breaks before the showers ramp up again.
Lesser amounts are expected heading west, with about 50 mm in store for central and showers amounting up to 30 mm on the west coast.