Active AlertsUnion Corner, NB

Rainfall Warning
Issued at Thu 3:32 PM Mar. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description


A long episode of rain, at times heavy, continues.

Locations: Central and southern New Brunswick.

Additional rainfall: 50 mm to 80 mm with the highest amounts along the Fundy Coast.

Time span: continuing until Friday night or Saturday morning.

Similar storms in the past have caused:
- road shoulder erosion and washouts
- hazardous driving conditions
- scattered utility outages

Remarks: Rainfall rates of 10 to 15 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Rain will change to snow Friday night over western sections and Saturday morning in the east.
Significant runoff is expected to occur as the rain combines with mild temperatures, leading to considerable snowmelt.

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Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.