Strong Extratropical Storm Effects Newfoundland Update Two

WOCN16 CWHX 061300

Special weather statement updated by Environment Canada at 10:30 AM
NDT Saturday 6 August 2011.

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Special weather statement for:
=new= Avalon Peninsula South
St. John's and vicinity
Avalon Peninsula North.

Wet and windy conditions will continue today and tonight for
The Avalon Peninsula.

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A low pressure system currently over the Grand Banks will remain over
the Grand Banks today before moving off to the east tonight into
Sunday. Heavy rain was observed over much of the Avalon Peninsula
overnight and this morning, with 25 to 40 millimeters reported in
many areas. Although the heavy rain has tapered off, rain is
expected to persist over the Avalon Peninsula into Sunday.
Another 15 to 25 millimeters are expected over parts of the Avalon
Peninsula before ending on Sunday. Environment Canada will continue
monitor the situation.

Please monitor the latest forecasts from Environment Canada at
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/.

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