A fierce storm is headed toward Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday, bringing with it rain, strong winds and the risk of coastal flooding along the eastern Burin Peninsula to the southern Avalon Peninsula.

CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler said she’s keeping her eye particularly on the south coast between St. Mary’s Bay and Placentia Bay.

“This is not a storm to take lightly,” Brauweiler told CBC Radio’s .

Environment Canada issued several weather alerts for the province because of the expected heavy wind and rainfall, as well as coastal flooding statements for the southern Avalon, Burgeo to the western side of the Burin Peninsula and the northeast coast from the Bay of Exploits to the Bonavista Peninsula.

Brauweiler said the highest waves, from nine to 12 metres, will be along the

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