Eel River Crossing, New Brunswick, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots and frequent lightning over western Chaleur - Miscou.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.


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Local utility outages are possible.

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

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

An extended period of hot and humid weather is expected.

Time span: today.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 33 to 37 degrees Celsius (Humidex 38 to 43), except cooler along parts of the coast.

Locations: New Brunswick, except cooler along the Bay of Fundy Coast.

Remarks: A combination of very high temperatures and elevated humidity is expected to continue today, with some moderation expected by Thursday as a weak cold front passes through the region.

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For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

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