Heavy rainfall is expected as Melissa feeds tropical moisture into the low-pressure system.
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Widespread totals of 30-50+ mm are forecast across the Maritimes on Friday, with Halifax, N.S., seeing the heaviest rain by Friday afternoon. Rainfall will persist into the evening in eastern regions of the Maritimes.
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Winds may strengthen, reaching 50-70+ km/h in many areas on Friday.
By Friday night into Saturday morning, Melissa’s weakening could expand its wind field, increasing the potential for gusty winds to impact Newfoundland.
Gusts exceeding 100 km/h are possible for parts of the Avalon Peninsula, including St. John’s, which is in the NHC forecast cone.
Forecast uncertainty remains regarding Melissa’s track and its interaction with the low-pressure system. Further updates are expected as details evolve.
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