Late June Rainstorm event summary

AWCN14 CWHX 270632
WEATHER SUMMARY FOR NEW BRUNSWICK ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT
3:32 A.M. ADT FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2014.

A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM THAT TRACKED ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA GAVE PERIODS
OF HEAVY RAIN TO SOUTHERN NEW BRUNSWICK ON THURSDAY.  THIS SYSTEM
WAS PRECEDED BY A SLOW-MOVING FRONTAL SYSTEM WHICH BROUGHT SOME
ADDITIONAL RAIN TO PARTS OF THE PROVINCE ON WEDNESDAY.

THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF RAINFALL TOTALS FROM BOTH EVENTS
AS RECEIVED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA THROUGH 3:00 AM FRIDAY ADT JUNE
27, 2014.

                                  RAINFALL (MM)

MANNED OBSERVATION SITES
SAINT JOHN                          60
MONCTON                             27
GAGETOWN                            30


UNMANNED OBSERVATION SITES
POINT LEPREAU                       62
FUNDY PARK                          61
GRAND MANAN ISLAND                  51
MECHANIC SETTLEMENT                 46
ST. STEPHEN                         31
FREDERICTON AIRPORT                 28


OTHER UNOFFICIAL OBSERVATION SITES:
APOHAQUI (NB FORESTRY)              48
CROWE BROOK (NB FORESTRY)           48
BROCKWAY (NB FORESTRY)              33
COUNTY LINE (NB FORESTRY)           27
OAK POINT (COOLTAP)                 23


END

Humidex Watch issued for all of New Brunswick on Canada Day

10:42 AM ADT Monday 30 June 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Warm and humid weather.

 A warm and humid airmass over New Brunswick today and Canada day will cause humidex values to reach between 35 and 40 over most of the province with the exception of some coastal areas. There is a chance that some inland areas of New Brunswick may see humidex values exceeding 40 on Canada day.

The public is advised to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated if spending long periods of time outdoors.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.

First Heatwave Day 06/29/2014 of the Year

New Brunswick

Charlo

Max: 32.0°C

Min: 12.2°C

Miramichi

Max: 32.4°C

Min: 13.6°C