Second Late July Rainstorm Update One

Fredericton and Southern York County
3:27 PM ADT Thursday 25 July 2013
Rainfall warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County issued

Rainfall amounts in excess of 60 millimetres possible for southwest and Central New Brunswick.

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

A low over the Eastern Seaboard of the United States will approach the province by early Saturday. A slow moving warm front ahead of this system will start spreading rain into Southern New Brunswick early on Friday and will continue into the weekend.

Forecast guidance on the exact amounts and areas affected is still somewhat uncertain, but there is reasonable confidence that 60 millimetres or more will fall over the above regions. Some guidance indicates the possibility of near 90 millimetres locally, and more areas may require warnings if the storm track or intensity change.