Heavy rain, powerful winds expected as storm hits Atlantic Canada
Scattered power outages are possible heading into Friday
No rest for the weary across Atlantic Canada as another potent storm sweeps across the region to end the week.
Bountiful moisture will fuel widespread heavy rains into Friday. High winds may cause damage and outages in eastern Newfoundland.
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Storm continues into Friday
A strong low-pressure system moving up the East Coast is dragging a significant plume of tropical moisture across the region, fuelling heavy rains that will continue to douse many communities through the next day.
Expect the heaviest rainfall across eastern Nova Scotia and much of Newfoundland. The greatest totals are expected in southern Newfoundland, where totals of 50-75 mm are forecast.
Beware the risk for localized flooding amid heavy downpours and snowmelt, especially in central parts of the island.
Down toward the Maritimes, folks across central and western Nova Scotia are on track to see 20-30 mm of rain, while southern New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are in line for 10-20 mm.
Colder temperatures on the north side of the storm will blanket northern New Brunswick with a fresh blanket of snow. Totals up to 10-20 cm are expected around Edmundston and Campbellton.
High winds will build into Friday
Damaging winds are a particular concern for eastern Newfoundland on Friday.
Peak wind gusts ranging from 100-130 km/h will build through the afternoon and evening hours on Friday, including Gander, as well as the Bonavista, Burin, and Avalon Peninsulas.
Power outages are possible, especially across the Avalon where recent wind storms may have weakened trees in the area.
Forecasters continue to closely monitor the progress of a storm expected to swing through the region on Monday. This system will move up the U.S. East Coast, but it’s uncertain at this time whether the storm will form a nor’easter track or curve out to sea.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across Atlantic Canada.