Mechanic Settlement, New Brunswick, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Significant rainfall combined with melting snow is occurring.

Locations: southern New Brunswick.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm.

Time span: continuing until early Saturday morning.

Remarks: Rain and very mild temperatures will lead to melting snow and minor runoff.

Ensure storm drains and gutters are clear of ice and debris to reduce risk of  localized ponding/flooding.

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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

Locations: southern and south-central New Brunswick.

Wind gusts: southerly 70 to 90 km/h, except gusts to 110 km/h along the Fundy coast.

Time span: late this afternoon until early Saturday morning.

Remarks: Very strong southerly winds are forecast tonight. These winds will switch to the west on Saturday, before gradually easing.

Strong winds may cause tree branches to break.

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Local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.

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@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NBStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.