Stationary system set to deliver several days of rain to the Maritimes
Widespread rain will move into the Maritimes on Thursday, with periods of heavy rainfall expected. The system is forecast to stall over Cape Breton this weekend, potentially resulting in significant rainfall totals.
A slow-moving low pressure system is bringing prolonged rain to the Maritimes, with special weather statements in effect for parts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and P.E.I. Heavy rain has already begun in western New Brunswick, and the system is expected to linger over the region through the weekend.
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Be sure to stay alert to the changing conditions, and check for any weather warnings in your area.
Heavy rain soaks the Maritimes through Friday
Rainfall will track west to east Thursday, with Halifax and surrounding areas seeing rain by the afternoon. P.E.I. will experience rain starting Thursday evening, with isolated thunderstorms possible in western Nova Scotia later at night.
By Friday, the system will stall near Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast, wrapping rain back into the Maritimes and western Newfoundland.
Thunderstorms are possible Friday night in areas near the Northumberland Strait, affecting New Brunswick, eastern Nova Scotia, and P.E.I.
Rainfall will persist across the Maritimes through Saturday and Sunday, with wind gusts of 50-80 km/h expected along exposed coastal areas by Sunday morning.
Eastern Newfoundland, including Bonavista, Burin, and Avalon, will see rain arriving Saturday afternoon and continuing into Sunday. Rain will taper to showers in the Maritimes by late Sunday and ease in Newfoundland through Monday.
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Flooding is a key concern, particularly near the Northumberland Strait, eastern Nova Scotia, and P.E.I., with localized totals of up to 100 mm possible in Cape Breton.
Coastal erosion and road washouts may also occur in affected areas. Residents should stay alert to local advisories and potential travel disruptions.