Good morning from the Fundy shore — the tide's turning, and so is New Brunswick. Let's get into it.
Your Tuesday weather: Stay inside, right?
I'll tell you what, Saint John, it's a good day to be watching the Bay of Fundy from a warm window. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our neck of the woods, covering Saint John and most of southern New Brunswick. We're looking at significant rainfall and strong winds sweeping in, starting late tonight and continuing through Wednesday.
The main concern is the amount of rain — we're talking about 20 to 40 millimetres, with some spots along the Fundy coast potentially seeing up to 60 millimetres. That's enough to cause some localized flooding in low-lying areas, especially with our ground already saturated. The wind's not messing around either; gusts up to 80 kilometres per hour are expected, particularly near the coast.
* **Rainfall:** 20-40 mm expected, up to 60 mm along the Fundy coast. * **Wind Gusts:** Up to 80 km/h, strongest near the coast. * **Timing:** Beginning late Tuesday night, continuing through Wednesday. * **Affected Areas:** Saint John and County, including communities like Quispamsis and Rothesay.
This system is rolling in pretty quick, right over the Gulf of Maine, and it’s going to make for a messy commute Wednesday morning. Folks should be securing anything loose in their yards, and checking their drains if they're prone to water in the basement. City crews will be out, but it's always best to be prepared for some localized issues. Keep an eye on the forecast, because these coastal storms can shift quick.
Caleb Duguay-Firth, MiTL Sports Desk, Saint John.
Keith and the crew are likely chewing on this right now — catch it live at mornings.live.