Early October Atlantic Canadian Weather Bomb Update Three

Fredericton and Southern York County
4:46 AM ADT Wednesday 05 October 2011
Frost warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County issued

Freezing or close to freezing temperatures expected tonight.

This is a warning that at or near zero ground temperatures will cause frost in parts of these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system south of Nova Scotia will deepen rapidly and track near Cape Breton today and into Newfoundland on Thursday as it develops into a major storm. Heavy rain and intense winds will affect the Maritimes today and this evening. Rain giving a further 30 millimetres over Southeastern New Brunswick will diminish to showers this evening. In addition, strong northerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are forecast along the Northumberland strait beginning this afternoon.

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