Atlantic Canada braces for soaking rain as soggy pattern settles in
Heavy rain, gusty winds and chilly temperatures are set to dominate the final days of May across the region
Atlantic Canada is in for another round of wet weather, as a slow-moving system brings heavy rain to the Maritimes beginning Monday afternoon.
Rainfall rates could reach up to five millimetres per hour through Monday evening, causing much of the region to experience "washout" conditions. While a few thunderstorms are possible, heavy rain is the primary concern.
Most areas are expected to receive between 15 and 30 millimetres of rain, with southern coastal Nova Scotia potentially receiving up to 40 millimetres.
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Gusty winds add to stormy feel
The system will also bring strong coastal winds as it moves toward the Gulf of St. Lawrence early Tuesday morning. Gusts of 60 to 70 km/h are anticipated in exposed areas, adding to the unsettling conditions.
Rainfall will be light in central and northern Newfoundland, but the southwestern part of the island may receive up to 20 millimetres. Temperatures rise briefly on Monday before settling into a cooler-than-seasonal pattern for the rest of the week.
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Unsettled stretch continues into June
The wet pattern is not letting up.
Multiple disturbances are expected to track through Atlantic Canada until early June, resulting in a cooler and wetter-than-normal environment across the region. Forecasters predict another 50 to 80 millimetres of rain in parts of the Maritimes before the end of the month.
Several cities, including Sydney, Halifax and Charlottetown, are already above average for May rainfall, while areas such as Fredericton and St. John's remain below normal as the month comes to a close.
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