Orange Rainfall Warning Issued for Burgeo - Ramea; Significant Runoff Expected
Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the Burgeo - Ramea area through Friday noon, with rain transitioning to snow later in the day.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange rainfall warning for the Burgeo - Ramea region. This alert is currently in effect as heavy rainfall continues across the area.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region impacted by this warning is Burgeo - Ramea.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to monitor updated alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada. Localized flooding is likely, and some roads may become impassable; motorists should exercise extreme caution. To report severe weather, residents can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
Further rainfall of near 15 mm is expected, with the possibility of higher amounts in localized areas. Because of existing snowpack and frozen ground conditions, significant runoff is likely. This may lead to flooding in areas where water cannot be absorbed or drained properly. Streams and rivers are expected to run significantly higher than normal.
Timeline
The rainfall warning is effective until near noon today, March 13, 2026. At approximately noon, the rain is forecast to change back to snow before finally tapering off by this evening.
Source: ECCC Official Notice