Mid-January Rainstorm Update One

Mid-January Rainstorm

Saint John and County
10:55 AM AST Tuesday 14 January 2014
Rainfall warning for
Saint John and County continued

25 millimetres of rain expected tonight.

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

A trough of low pressure will approach the Maritimes today. A low pressure center will form in the trough near Cape Cod tonight and then track northeast through the Bay of Fundy overnight. Rain associated with this trough will begin over Southwestern New Brunswick this afternoon and spread across the province this evening. Total rainfall amounts of 25 millimetres are expected for regions along the Bay of Fundy by Wednesday morning.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details.

Cumberland County - Minas Shore
10:55 AM AST Tuesday 14 January 2014
Rainfall warning for
Cumberland County - Minas Shore continued

25 to 45 millimetres of rain expected later today and tonight.

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

A trough of low pressure will approach the Maritimes today. A low pressure center will form in the trough near Cape Cod tonight and then track northeast through the Bay of Fundy overnight. Rain associated with this trough will begin over Southwestern Nova Scotia this afternoon and spread across the province this evening. Total rainfall amounts up to 45 millimetres are expected for southern and western regions of the province while Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton will see up to 20 millimetres. The rain will end over most of the province Wednesday morning.

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
10:55 AM AST Tuesday 14 January 2014
Rainfall warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued

25 to 45 millimetres of rain expected later today and tonight.

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

A trough of low pressure will approach the Maritimes today. A low pressure center will form in the trough near Cape Cod tonight and then track northeast through the Bay of Fundy overnight. Rain associated with this trough will begin over Southwestern Nova Scotia this afternoon and spread across the province this evening. Total rainfall amounts up to 45 millimetres are expected for southern and western regions of the province while Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton will see up to 20 millimetres. The rain will end over most of the province Wednesday morning.