
Rainfall and wind warnings issued in the Maritimes ahead of Philippe
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Special weather statements have been upgraded to warnings for parts of the Maritimes ahead of the arrival of post-tropical storm Philippe.
Special weather statements have been upgraded to warnings for parts of the Maritimes ahead of the arrival of post-tropical storm Philippe.
Rainfall Warnings have been issued for much of western New Brunswick where 40 to 60 mm or more of rain is expected. Most of the rain is expected to fall Saturday night and Sunday morning.
A Special Weather Statement remains in effect for eastern New Brunswick as peak wind gusts will reach 80 km/h over exposed areas.
In Nova Scotia, a rainfall warning is in place for Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, and Lunenburg Counties.
Rain beginning Saturday evening and ending Sunday morning could total 40 to 60 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Atlantic coastal counties, including Halifax and Guysborough, are under a wind warning.