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.
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 over 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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