Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of N.B., all of P.E.I.
A system moving across the Maritimes Friday is expected to result in thunderstorms.
Shortly after 11 a.m. Friday, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central and southern areas of New Brunswick and the entirety of Prince Edward Island.
'Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and torrential rain,' said the weather agency.
The system could result in rainfall rates of more than 40 mm per hour in New Brunswick and 30 mm per hour on P.E.I. Potential wind gusts could reach 90 km/h or higher.
The system is expected to clear Friday evening.
As of 11:30 a.m., there were no watches or warnings in affect for Nova Scotia but the system is expected to pass through the region Friday evening bringing thundershowers.
Rainfall warning
A rainfall warning was issued for the northern half of New Brunswick just before 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Environment Canada said heavy rain embedded with thundershowers will continue until mid-afternoon. Areas could see more than 50 mm of rainfall during this system.
The weather agency warned heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is also possible.
The heavy rain should begin to taper Friday afternoon.
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