Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to impact Atlantic Canada
Significant wind gusts, heavy rain, and possible thunderstorms may cause power outages and travel delays across Atlantic Canada in the coming days
Atlantic Canada will see heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms as a strong low-pressure system moved into the Maritimes Monday afternoon.
Rain will spread west to east through the evening and overnight. Non-severe thunderstorms are possible, while parts of northern New Brunswick may briefly see snow and ice pellets before transitioning to rain.
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Strong system moves into the Maritimes, risk of thunderstorms through Tuesday
Temperatures across the Maritimes will rise 4-6°C above seasonal Monday, with precipitation reaching Newfoundland overnight.
A brief wintry mix is expected before changing to rain, followed by double-digit temperatures Tuesday morning due to southeasterly winds.
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The system's cold front will cross the Maritimes Tuesday morning into the afternoon, bringing a second round of non-severe thunderstorms and widespread wind gusts of 80-90+ km/h.
A significant cooldown will follow Tuesday evening into Wednesday, bringing notably chillier conditions.
Localized heavy rain, particularly along Newfoundland's Burgeo coastline, could total 50-80 mm by Wednesday morning.
Prepare for strong winds and shifting temperatures as the system moves through the region.