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Environment Canada Issues Special Weather Statements For Newfoundland Ahead of Mild & Rainy Weekend

By Eddie Sheerr·March 6, 2026 · 9:46 AM

An area of low pressure will track west of Newfoundland this weekend, bringing a surge of mild air and heavy rainfall. This will create conditions for rapid snow melt and the potential for localized flooding.

Environment Canada has issued Special Weather Statements ahead of the rain for the Saturday evening into Sunday time frame.

The alerts are listed below.

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A Special Weather Statement is in effect for:

• Corner Brook and Vicinity

• Gros Morne

• Bay St. George

• Parson’s Pond Hawke’s Bay

Alert Highlights:

• Timing: Saturday evening until Sunday afternoon

• Rainfall: 15 to 30 mm, except 30 to 50 mm over higher terrain

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A Special Weather Statement is in effect for:

• Connaigre

• Burgeo – Ramea

• Channel-Port aux Basques

Alert Highlights

• Timing: Saturday evening until Sunday evening

• Rainfall: 20 to 40 mm with locally higher amounts

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A Special Weather Statement is in effect for:

• Avalon Peninsula Southeast

• Avalon Peninsula Southwest

• Burin Peninsula

Alert Highlights:

• Timing: Overnight Saturday night until overnight Sunday night

• Potential rainfall: 15 to 30 mm

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