Strong nor’easter won’t spare Atlantic Canada from foul weather
A significant, early-season storm has already caused flooding in some coastal communities
A potent, early-season nor’easter off the U.S. East Coast will bring some foul weather to portions of Atlantic Canada this weekend into early next week.
The system will hit the northeastern states the hardest with high winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding. Travel delays are likely at major hubs throughout the region.
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A major nor’easter in the works
Millions of people from North Carolina to Nova Scotia are in line for unsettled weather over the next few days as an early-season nor’easter develops off the Eastern Seaboard.
Strong winds will whip up rough surf, dangerous rip currents, and coastal flooding. Heavy rain is likely up and down the Interstate 95 corridor. The hardest-hit areas will see 50-75+ mm of rain from now until Tuesday.
A centre of high pressure over Quebec will force the system to slow down or stall, prolonging the high winds and heavy rainfall over the region. Expect flight delays in New York and Boston due to wind and visibility, as well as slow and slick travel on area highways.
Nova Scotia next in line for impacts
Gloomy conditions sticking around in Nova Scotia into early next week.
Bands of rain will rotate into southern Nova Scotia as early as Saturday morning. Expect several bursts of showers to move through the Maritimes as this nor’easter meanders off New England.
Gusty winds as high as 60 km/h are possible in coastal Nova Scotia, which may lead to coastal flooding in some areas.
Stay with The Weather Network for the latest on conditions across the Maritimes.