Intense Thunderstorms 06/05/2020 event Summary

Weather summary
for New Brunswick
issued by Environment Canada
at 9:18 a.m. ADT Saturday 6 June 2020.

Discussion.

Strong clusters of thunderstorms travelled across York and Sunbury
counties early Friday evening. Based on information received so far,
damaging winds were the main impact throughout the city of
Fredericton and surrounding areas. Peak winds of 90 km/h were
reported in the city at 06:40 PM, and at the airport just before
07:00 PM, however based on radar estimates and the number of
uprooted trees, much stronger winds likely occurred. Heavy downpours
caused flash flooding, particularly in the low lying area of
downtown Fredericton where water runoff from the hills on the south
side brought stormwater drains to capacity. Reports from the
Fredericton area ranged from 20 to 30 mm rain over a brief period of
time. Hail was also reported with the size estimated between 2 or 3
centimetres. Finally, trees on power lines and intense lightning
resulted in widespread power outages throughout the provincial
capital region.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

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