Latest news with #Prince Edward Island
CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Severe thunderstorm watch issued in New Brunswick; further risk of thunderstorms Friday
CTV Atlantic meteorologist Kalin Mitchell goes over the risk of thunderstorms in the Maritimes Thursday and Friday. A weak weather front draped over the Gaspe Peninsula is expected to be enough to trigger thunderstorms in New Brunswick Thursday. A second weather front brings a risk of thunderstorms to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Friday. Severe thunderstorm watch Environment Canada posted a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of western and northern New Brunswick late Thursday morning. They give the period of greatest risk of thunderstorms as Thursday afternoon until late Thursday evening. The watch cautions thunderstorms could bring rainfall rates of 30 mm per hour, localized wind gusts to 90+ km/h, and up to dime-sized hail. The weather agency also notes 'some of the thunderstorms that develop have a slight potential to produce a tornado mainly across Madawaska and western Restigouche counties.' Downpours associated with the thunderstorms also bring a risk of flash flooding. The situation with thunderstorms can change quickly. Residents in western and northern New Brunswick should be weather aware on Thursday and have a way to check in on the latest watches and warnings issued. Thursday risk The risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday is highest in western and northern areas of New Brunswick. Risk shifts to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Friday A cold front that will break the humidity in New Brunswick by Friday morning continues into Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Both of those provinces can expect scattered showers with a risk of thunderstorms Friday morning and afternoon. The risk of thunderstorms should be diminished by Friday evening. Drier air filtering in behind the front will lower the overall level of humidity for Saturday region wide. Temperatures are still very warm on Saturday, with most highs in the mid-to-high 20s, but a much more comfortable feel to the air is expected. Friday risk The risk of thunderstorms shifts to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Friday morning and afternoon. Fire danger high-to-extreme With the exception of some coastal areas and the northwestern corner of New Brunswick, Natural Resources Canada had much of the Maritimes as rated as high-to-extreme for fire danger. Prince Edward Island, southeastern New Brunswick, northern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton are some of the areas with the most elevated fire danger risk. While scattered, showers and thunderstorms will bring some rain to the region Thursday and Friday – it won't be a widespread, soaking rainfall. The agency does predict a lowering of the fire danger for Friday before it begins to rise again Saturday. A further round of showers is forecast for the Maritimes on Sunday. Fire danger Current fire danger rating for the Maritimes per Natural Resources Canada. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CBC
6 days ago
- Health
- CBC
This year, 70 people on P.E.I. will be diagnosed with melanoma. Some will die, says epidemiologist.
Prince Edward Island continues to have the highest incidence rate for a serious type of skin cancer among all the Canadian provinces. On average, P.E.I. sees about 70 new melanoma cases a year, and nine people die because of the disease. CBC's Louise Martin talks to Dr. Carol McClure, is P.E.I.'s cancer surveillance epidemiologist.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Rare blue lobster found on beach in Prince Edward Island
The odds of finding a blue lobster are one in two million. The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman just happened to spot one recently while he was on vacation in Prince Edward Island. Check out Nathan's lucky beach discovery—and find out why the occasional lobster turns blue—by watching the video above.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Rare blue lobster found on beach in Prince Edward Island
The odds of finding a blue lobster are one in two million. The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman just happened to spot one recently while he was on vacation in Prince Edward Island. Check out Nathan's lucky beach discovery—and find out why the occasional lobster turns blue—by watching the video above.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Rare blue lobster found on beach in Prince Edward Island
The odds of finding a blue lobster are one in two million. The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman just happened to spot one recently while he was on vacation in Prince Edward Island. Check out Nathan's lucky beach discovery—and find out why the occasional lobster turns blue—by watching the video above.
