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New Brunswickers in certain parts of the province will likely witness significant rainfall over the next couple of days.
Rain in the Saint John area, coastal areas of Charlotte County, and Fundy National Park is expected to mid-Thursday evening and intensify during the night, according to Environment Canada.
A rainfall warning has been issued for those coastal communities, with a total of up to 50 millimetres possible Thursday night and Friday, with thunderstorms also possible.
A rainfall warning for the Acadian Peninsula also forecasts up to 50 millimetres throughout Friday and into Saturday.
Fredericton and southern York County, Oromocto, Grand Lake, Sunbury, Queens, and Kings counties, Sussex and the Kennebecasis Valley can expect 20 to 40 millimetres until Friday afternoon, according to Environment Canada’s special weather statement.
“An approaching low pressure system is expected to bring a period of intense rainfall,” the statement said.
“There is some uncertainty as to where the highest rainfall amounts will occur, but the potential exists for significant totals over some locations.”
Low-lying areas could get local flooding as water levels rise in creeks and small rivers.
Residents are advised to keep storm drains and gutters clear to allow drainage.
According to River Watch, parts of the lower St. John River are nearing flood level, but only Gagetown was considered to be at the warning level on Thursday.
Warning level means flooding is “certain or imminent,” and people are advised to take immediate steps to protect life and property, said the River Watch website.