Værmelding for Sunny Hill

special weather statement in effectRain, at times heavy, is expected. The frozen ground has reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.Locations: Burgeo - Ramea, northeastern Newfoundland, and eastern Newfoundland including St. John's and vicinity and the Avalon North.Total rainfall: 20 to 30 mm, except locally up to 50 mm over Clarenville and vicinity and the northern Avalon Peninsula.Time span: Wednesday afternoon and evening.Similar events in the past have led to:- hazardous driving conditions from water pooling on roadways- localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas- elevated water levels in creeks and streamsRemarks: Mild temperatures and moderate to strong winds accompanying the rain could lead to significant snowmelt and runoff. Therefore, the public is advised to clear any storm drains and downspouts of snow and ice ahead of the rain.Over northeastern and parts of eastern Newfoundland, the rain will change to snow for a few hours with strong northwesterly winds overnight Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Parts of northeastern Newfoundland could see measurable snowfall accumulation after the changeover, making for a messy Thursday morning commute.###Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #NLwx.

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