Flood threat builds across Atlantic Canada ahead of a sopping Tuesday
While the freezing rain may be coming to an end, persistent, heavy rains will continue across Atlantic Canada through Tuesday
Freezing rain warnings were issued across New Brunswick and western Prince Edward Island early Monday for several hours of icing that could lead to slippery roads and sidewalks. The deteriorating conditions prompted all public schools in New Brunswick to close.
Although the freezing rain will come to an end early Tuesday, the dreary weather will continue through the day in the form of heavy rains, posing a flood risk for portions of Nova Scotia. Rainfall warnings are in effect across the region.
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Heavy rain, flood threat arrives Tuesday
A boundary sitting over the Maritimes will serve as the focus for heavy rain heading into Tuesday as ample moisture and warmth slides into the region from the south.
Heavy rain is expected throughout the day across southern sections of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, including Halifax.
Some areas in the southern Maritimes could see between 30-50 mm of rain from this soaker before it tapers off later in the day Tuesday.
"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible," says Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in the rainfall warning.
This rain will also head to Newfoundland through the day Tuesday, dropping 30-60 mm for southern parts of the Island. Lesser amounts are forecast along the Trans-Canada Highway from St. John’s to Stephenville.
As the storm heads out to sea, much colder weather will spread across the region during Tuesday and continue through Wednesday. On the bright side, Wednesday will be be a nice mid-week break from the active weather. Temperatures will rebound ahead of the next storm system, however, which will track across the region late week.
An active pattern is forecast during early April, with changeable temperatures tipping to the cool side of seasonal.
Stay with The Weather Network for the latest on conditions across Atlantic Canada.