Early December Storm Update One

10:48 AM AST Monday 09 December 2019
Wind warning in effect for:

Saint John and County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Highest wind gusts: near 90 km/h

Location: Fundy coast of New Brunswick.

Timeframe: late tonight and early Tuesday morning

Remarks: Strong southerly winds will develop tonight with gusts reaching 90 km/h before midnight along parts of the Fundy coast and diminish by early Tuesday morning.

Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

 10:47 AM AST Monday 09 December 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Saint John and County
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 30 to 70 mm. Highest amounts expected near the Fundy Coast.

Locations: central and southern New Brunswick

Time frame: this afternoon, tonight, and Tuesday morning

Remarks: Rain, heavy at times will move into New Brunswick this afternoon and persist into the morning hours on Tuesday. This rain will be accompanied by mild temperatures and will lead to significant melting and runoff in areas with an existing snow pack. Strong gusty southwesterly winds are also expected tonight with gusts reaching 90 km/h along the Fundy coast where wind warnings have now been issued.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:47 AM AST Monday 09 December 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 30 to 70 mm. Highest amounts expected near the Fundy Coast.

Locations: central and southern New Brunswick

Time frame: this afternoon, tonight, and Tuesday morning

Remarks: Rain, heavy at times will move into New Brunswick this afternoon and persist into the morning hours on Tuesday. This rain will be accompanied by mild temperatures and will lead to significant melting and runoff in areas with an existing snow pack. Strong gusty southwesterly winds are also expected tonight with gusts reaching 90 km/h along the Fundy coast where wind warnings have now been issued.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:49 AM AST Monday 09 December 2019
Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.