Atmospheric river brings a soggy weekend to Atlantic Canada
Grab the umbrella, Atlantic Canada, because this weekend is going to be wet. Some areas are potentially in line to see as much as 75-80 mm of rainfall, or more.
A stretch of very wet weather is heading to Atlantic Canada this weekend.
Multiple, developing, low-pressure systems are tracking into the region, bringing periods of widespread rain through the weekend and beyond. A potential for thunderstorms could enhance rainfall totals, increasing the threat of localized flooding.
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Weekend: Soaking rains coming for Atlantic Canada
By Saturday, all of the Maritimes will be encompassed in the rainfall, which may be heavy at times.
By Sunday, the rainfall should lift into Newfoundland, briefly encompassing all of Atlantic Canada before gradually easing across the Maritimes later in the day.
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Rain totals will be quite substantial across much of the Maritimes, and into southwestern Newfoundland. Amounts of 50-80 mm are expected for much of Nova Scotia, southern New Brunswick, and the Burgeo shores.
Meanwhile, 30-50 mm are forecast for central New Brunswick and PEI.
Stay with The Weather Network for the latest updates and information on your forecast across Atlantic Canada.