Storm impacting western Newfoundland and parts of Labrador

A low is continuing to impact Atlantic Canada.

Heavy rain is expected over southwestern Newfoundland and strong winds are occurring over the west coast. Rainfall of 200 mm is possible. Winds may gust to 110 km/h except 160 km/h in the Wreckhouse area.

In Labrador, there is a rainfall warning for Red Bay to L'Anse-au-Clair with 60 to 80 mm, except locally 120 mm over higher terrain There is a special weather statement for Churchill Valley 10 to 20 cm is expected this morning through tonight.

There is the potential for localized flooding and power outages from this storm.

Marine Atlantic advises customers that due to impending weather conditions the following departures have been cancelled

• North Sydney to Port aux Basques Tuesday, November 23, at 1230

• Port aux Basques to North Sydney Tuesday, November 23, at 1145

• North Sydney to Port aux Basques Tuesday, November 23, at 2315

• Port aux Basques to North Sydney Tuesday, November 23, at 2345