Orange Rainfall Warning Issued for Burgeo and Ramea Through Tuesday Night
Environment Canada has issued a severe rainfall warning for the Burgeo and Ramea areas, with up to 100 mm of rain and rapid snowmelt expected to cause localized flooding.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange rainfall warning for the Burgeo and Ramea regions. This severe weather alert is in response to a combination of heavy precipitation and significant snowmelt that is expected to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic regions under this warning include:
- Burgeo
- Ramea
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to consider adjusting travel plans to avoid hazardous conditions. Localized flooding is likely, and some roads may become impassable due to water accumulation or washouts. Residents should continue to monitor forecasts and alerts issued by Environment Canada. Severe weather can be reported via email at NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
Total rainfall amounts are expected to range between 50 to 80 mm, with inland areas potentially seeing 100 mm or more. The weather event will begin as snow on Monday evening, quickly transitioning through ice pellets and freezing rain before turning into heavy rain overnight.
The combination of prolonged heavy rain and melting snow on frozen or saturated ground is expected to cause:
- Rapid runoff
- Accelerated snowmelt volumes
- Erosion along road shoulders
- Smaller washouts
Timeline
The alert is effective starting overnight Monday, March 16, 2026, and is expected to persist until overnight Tuesday night.
Source: ECCC Official Notice