UPDATED: Post-Tropical Storm Michael, which is drenching some parts of the province, will track south of the Avalon Peninsula and out to sea on Saturday, Environment Canada said in a special weather statement. Heavy rain was expected to continue in St. John’s and area throughout the day, but Environment Canada ended its rainfall warning early Saturday morning. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible and motorists were warned to watch for pooling on the roads.
Michael is expected to generate large swells, minor storm surge, and rapid changes in water levels along parts of the east coast just after high tide early this (Saturday) afternoon.
“While these conditions can pose a danger to those near the shoreline, infrastructure impacts look to be minor at this time given the falling tide,” the statement says.
Meanwhile special weather statements warning of heavy rainfall were issued throughout the Avalon.
In Labrador, advisories have been issued and wintry weather has been forecast to move in from the west and continue through Sunday.
Labrador’s precipitation will fall mainly as rain or wet snow over lower elevations. Snow will be more dominant inland and over higher elevations, with potential for significant accumulations before the precipitation tapers off on Sunday.
Coastal areas of southeastern Labrador can expect rain or wet snow continuing through Sunday morning. However, for areas away from the coast and over higher terrain, precipitation should remain as snow with accumulations near 15 cm.