Early October Atlantic Canadian Weather Bomb

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
10:52 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Storm surge warning for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick continued

Higher than normal water levels due to storm surge, high waves and pounding surf will impact the southern Acadian coast on Wednesday.

This is a warning that elevated coastal water levels are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and track near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday as it develops into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes this evening and extend into Thursday. Rain will begin over Southeastern New Brunswick late this afternoon and intensify tonight. Southeastern New Brunswick is forecast to recieve 50 to 80 millimetres of rainfall over the next two days. In addition, strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait beginning Wednesday afternoon.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact the southern Acadian coastline Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday morning. North facing coastlines from Point Escuminac through to cap-pele will be most susceptible to the strong winds and wave action.

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
10:52 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Wind warning for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick continued

Strong winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait on Wednesday.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and track near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday as it develops into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes this evening and extend into Thursday. Rain will begin over Southeastern New Brunswick late this afternoon and intensify tonight. Southeastern New Brunswick is forecast to recieve 50 to 80 millimetres of rainfall over the next two days. In addition, strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait beginning Wednesday afternoon.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact the southern Acadian coastline Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday morning. North facing coastlines from Point Escuminac through to cap-pele will be most susceptible to the strong winds and wave action.

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
10:52 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Rainfall warning for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick continued

Heavy rain is expected to begin late today and continue on Wednesday.

This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and track near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday as it develops into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes this evening and extend into Thursday. Rain will begin over Southeastern New Brunswick late this afternoon and intensify tonight. Southeastern New Brunswick is forecast to recieve 50 to 80 millimetres of rainfall over the next two days. In addition, strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait beginning Wednesday afternoon.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact the southern Acadian coastline Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday morning. North facing coastlines from Point Escuminac through to cap-pele will be most susceptible to the strong winds and wave action.

Queens County P.E.I.
10:36 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Storm surge warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

Higher than normal water levels due to storm surge, high waves and pounding surf will impact northern exposed coastlines along Gulf Magdalen on Wednesday evening.

This is a warning that elevated coastal water levels are expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and move near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday, developing into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes later today and extend into Thursday. Rain at times heavy will begin over Prince Edward Island late this evening. Rainfall amounts of 60 to 100 millimetres are expected over the next two days. In addition strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact northern facing coastlines Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday. These areas will also be most susceptible to strong winds and wave action.

Queens County P.E.I.
10:36 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Wind warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

Strong winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast to develop Wednesday afternoon.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and move near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday, developing into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes later today and extend into Thursday. Rain at times heavy will begin over Prince Edward Island late this evening. Rainfall amounts of 60 to 100 millimetres are expected over the next two days. In addition strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact northern facing coastlines Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday. These areas will also be most susceptible to strong winds and wave action.

Queens County P.E.I.
10:36 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Rainfall warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

Heavy rain is expected to begin near midnight and persist on Wednesday.

This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and move near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday, developing into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes later today and extend into Thursday. Rain at times heavy will begin over Prince Edward Island late this evening. Rainfall amounts of 60 to 100 millimetres are expected over the next two days. In addition strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact northern facing coastlines Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday. These areas will also be most susceptible to strong winds and wave action.

Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
10:36 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Wind warning for
Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass continued

Strong winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait and over Cape Breton.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and move near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday, developing into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes later today and extend into Thursday. Rain will begin over Southwestern Nova Scotia this afternoon and intensify tonight. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 millimetres are expected over the next two days. In addition strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait and Cape Breton.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact the Eastern Pictou and Antigonish coastline near st. Georges bay and north facing coastlines of Cape Breton Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday. These areas will also be most susceptible to strong winds and wave action.

Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
10:36 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Rainfall warning for
Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass continued

Heavy rain is expected to begin this afternoon over western regions and spread eastward reaching Cape Breton by midnight.

This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and move near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday, developing into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes later today and extend into Thursday. Rain will begin over Southwestern Nova Scotia this afternoon and intensify tonight. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 millimetres are expected over the next two days. In addition strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait and Cape Breton.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact the Eastern Pictou and Antigonish coastline near st. Georges bay and north facing coastlines of Cape Breton Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday. These areas will also be most susceptible to strong winds and wave action.

Halifax County - east of Porters Lake
10:36 AM ADT Tuesday 04 October 2011
Rainfall warning for
Halifax County - east of Porters Lake continued

Heavy rain is expected to begin this afternoon over western regions and spread eastward reaching Cape Breton by midnight.

This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will rapidly deepen and move near Nova Scotia tonight and into Newfoundland on Thursday, developing into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will start affecting the Maritimes later today and extend into Thursday. Rain will begin over Southwestern Nova Scotia this afternoon and intensify tonight. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 millimetres are expected over the next two days. In addition strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait and Cape Breton.

Higher than normal water levels combined with unusually high waves will impact the Eastern Pictou and Antigonish coastline near st. Georges bay and north facing coastlines of Cape Breton Wednesday evening. The combination will cause local flooding and beach erosion, and probably damage to shore structures. Conditions should moderate somewhat Thursday. These areas will also be most susceptible to strong winds and wave action.

WOCN16 CWHX 040751
Special weather statement updated by Environment Canada at 5:21 AM
NDT Tuesday 4 October 2011.
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Special weather statement for:
      Green Bay - White Bay
      Buchans and the interior
      Corner Brook and vicinity
      Deer Lake - Humber Valley
      Gros Morne
      Parson's Pond - Hawke's Bay
      Port Saunders and the Straits
      Northern Peninsula East.

      Heavy rain and high winds are expected to develop over western
      Parts of the island on Wednesday with a taste of winter weather
      At higher elevations.

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Special weather statement ended for:
      St. John's and vicinity
      Avalon Peninsula North
      Avalon Peninsula South
      Clarenville and vicinity
      Bonavista Peninsula
      Terra Nova
      Gander and vicinity
      Bonavista North
      Bay of Exploits
      Grand Falls-Windsor and vicinity
      Burin Peninsula
      Ramea - Connaigre
      Channel-Port aux Basques - Burgeo
      St. George's.

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==discussion==
A developing low pressure system near Cape Cod is expected move to
lie near Nova Scotia today and then rapidly deepen and approach
Newfoundland on Wednesday to lie off the southwest coast by evening.
Heavy rain and strong northeasterly winds will develop over the west
coast and Northern Peninsula ahead of this system on Wednesday and
then persist into Thursday.

Over higher elevations of the west coast and Northern Peninsula
precipitation is expected to fall primarily as snow.  At this time
accumulations of 10 centimeters are expected over higher terrain,
with greater amounts possible over the highest elevations of the long
range mountains.  Over lower elevations of the Northern Peninsula the
rain will change to wet snow in the afternoon where accumulations of
2 centimeters are forecast by evening.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as
warnings may be required.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment
Canada at WWW.WEATHEROFFICE.GC.CA

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