New Brunswick weather: rainfall warning for today, Saturday
Heavy rainfall is expected over much of the Maritimes today and Saturday with between 40 mm and 75 mm possible, according to a rainfall warning issued by Environment Canada.
"However there is still some degree of uncertainty with respect to the location of heaviest rain," the statement reads.
"As is the case with most heavy rainfall situations, the total amount of rain is not necessarily the problem, but rather the rate at which the rain falls."
Environment Canada warns heavy downpours can cause flash floods or localized flooding in low-lying areas.
CBC meteorologist Jim Abraham said along with the heavy rain, strong southeast winds will also develop later on Friday.
"The rain along with southeast wind gusts as high as 70 km/h will continue tonight and Saturday before tapering to showers," Abraham said.
On Sunday, partial clearing is expected with strong southwest winds persisting. Abraham expects there may also be some spotty showers, especially over northern New Brunswick.
Temperatures will be above normal on Friday and Saturday, but drop to below normal for much of next week.
New Brunswick forecast
Northern New Brunswick
Today: Rain will be heavy at times bringing 20 to 30 mm with a high of 16 C.
Tonight: Expect rain to continue with 10 mm expected. The temperature will be steady near 15 C.
Saturday: Rain will continue, heavy at times, with 20 to 30 mm expected, along with winds from the east at 20 km/h and a high of 16 C.
Fredericton and area
Today: Cloudy with showers beginning this morning. Expect 5 to 10 mm with winds from the south at 20 km/h and a high of 19 C.
Tonight: There is a chance of showers this evening but rain, at times heavy, is expected to begin near midnight bringing 20 to 30 mm. Winds will be from the east at 20 km/h with a low of 14 C.
Saturday: Heavy rain will continue with 20 to 30 mm expected. Winds will be from the southeast at 20 km/h with a high of 21 C, 28 C with the humidex.
Southern New Brunswick
Today: Showers will begin this morning bringing 5 to 10 mm with winds from the southeast at 30 km/h and a high between 15 C and 19 C.
Tonight: Rain, at times heavy, beginning near midnight with 15 to 30 mm expected. Winds will be from the southeast at 20 km/h with the temperature steady near 15 C.
Saturday: Heavy rain will continue with 15 to 30 mm expected and a high of 19 C, 28 C with the humidex.
