Good morning from the Fundy shore — the tide's turning, and so is New Brunswick. Let's get into it.
Your Tuesday commute could be a mess.
The forecast for Saint John is looking a bit dicey, right? Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for most of southern New Brunswick, including Saint John. We're expecting significant rainfall, possibly mixed with freezing rain, starting late tonight and continuing through much of tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12th. The big concern here is the rapid accumulation, which could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas, especially around the Marsh Creek and Millidgeville. The ground's still pretty frozen in spots, so it won't be soaking up much.
* **What to expect:** Heavy rain, potential freezing rain. * **When:** Tonight (March 11th) through Tuesday (March 12th). * **Impact:** Risk of localized flooding, tricky driving conditions. * **Source:** Environment Canada's latest weather statement.
I'll tell you what, anyone heading out early on King Street or down towards the Harbour Passage needs to be extra careful. The city's storm drains, especially those older ones uptown, can get overwhelmed quick with this kind of rain. Watch for standing water on roads like Bayside Drive or around the causeway. Keep an eye on those municipal alerts, right? We'll be watching to see if any road closures are announced.
Caleb Duguay-Firth, MiTL Sports Desk, Saint John.
The boys over on the Morning Wire show are going to be tracking this all morning – you can catch it live at mornings.live.