Avisos, Avataqpivik Island

yellow warning - rainfall - in effect Heavy rain is occurring. A long period of rain continues with total amounts of 30 to 40 mm expected. Rain at times heavy will fall tonight. Light rain will continue through the day on Saturday. As the ground remains frozen and unable to absorb water effectively, periods of heavier rainfall may result in localized flooding and washouts. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm. Avoid low-lying areas.