Persistent 50+ mm flooding rains to wash over Atlantic Canada this weekend
Relentless rain is rolling in for the weekend across Atlantic Canada, with some areas in line to see more than 50 mm
This last weekend of April will be a very soggy one across Atlantic Canada, as a moisture-laden low pressure system brings heavy rain through Sunday and Monday.
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Some central and southern parts of the Maritimes could see between 25-50 mm of rain, but localized totals of 50+ mm are possible in some areas. Across western sections of Newfoundland, as much as 100 mm may fall.
Localized flooding is likely with the heavier rain amounts, so you'll want to keep a close eye on any weather watches and warnings in your area as the rain picks up.
Rainy weather stalls over Atlantic Canada through the weekend and Monday
A strengthening storm will move across Atlantic Canada this weekend, bringing heavy rainfall to much of the East Coast.
Rain begins in northern New Brunswick Saturday morning, filling into the Bay of Fundy, PEI and Nova Scotia by the evening hours. Heavy rain is expected to persist for the Bay of Fundy and across Nova Scotia through the overnight and into Sunday morning.
This band of active weather is expected to stall over the East Coast on Sunday and Monday, with all of the Atlantic provinces impacted by the rainy weather.
Between 30-50 mm of rain is forecast, with parts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland's Burgeo shores ranging from 50-75+ mm.
Localized flooding is possible, and travel may be impacted, so be sure to stay alert to the changing conditions. Heavy rainfall amounts like this could lead to water pooling on roadways.
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Even more rain is expected for the final days of April next week, with a shot of colder than normal conditions starting out the week across the region.
Be sure to check back for the latest weather updates across Atlantic Canada.