{"id":247879,"date":"2025-10-29T12:47:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/247879\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:47:16","slug":"hurricane-melissa-may-impact-atlantic-canada-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/247879\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Melissa may impact Atlantic Canada this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img url=\"\/\/images.twnmm.com\/c55i45ef3o2a\/2qsjx7n08b3dvcRfSpM7gT\/f05ac48f5576aa1ea6527d7ae86e2297\/Baron_-_Atlantic_Canada_Friday_evening_precipitation_-_Oct_29.png\" alt=\"Baron - Atlantic Canada Friday evening precipitation - Oct 29\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;object-fit:contain;object-position:center center;color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baron_-_Atlantic_Canada_Friday_evening_precipitation_-_Oct_29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Heavy rainfall is expected as Melissa feeds tropical moisture into the low pressure system.<\/p>\n<p>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweathernetwork.com\/en\/news\/science\/explainers\/understanding-a-hurricane-forecasts-cone-of-uncertainty\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">What does a hurricane&#8217;s \u2018cone of uncertainty\u2019 mean?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img url=\"\/\/images.twnmm.com\/c55i45ef3o2a\/5grJm7b258ipQYQ0Z3KiBj\/f126859cebf35399231eb41b462f88dc\/Baron_-_Atlantic_Canada_rainfall_-_Oct_29.png\" alt=\"Baron - Atlantic Canada rainfall - Oct 29\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;object-fit:contain;object-position:center center;color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baron_-_Atlantic_Canada_rainfall_-_Oct_29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Winds may strengthen, reaching 50-70+ km\/h in many areas on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>By Friday night into Saturday morning, Melissa\u2019s weakening could expand its wind field, increasing the potential for gusty winds to impact Newfoundland.<\/p>\n<p><img url=\"\/\/images.twnmm.com\/c55i45ef3o2a\/67JiEQdCEhBHqP5QkCQ9a7\/07cf8f81277a75d5476dee2fd0591a29\/Baron_-_Atlantic_Canada_tropical_wind_probability_-_Oct_29.png\" alt=\"Baron - Atlantic Canada tropical wind probability - Oct 29\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;object-fit:contain;object-position:center center;color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baron_-_Atlantic_Canada_tropical_wind_probability_-_Oct_29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Gusts over 100 km\/h are possible for parts of the Avalon Peninsula, including St. John\u2019s, which is in the NHC forecast cone.<\/p>\n<p><img url=\"\/\/images.twnmm.com\/c55i45ef3o2a\/1L4UN2rVHClG9fj2IkZTBi\/0914712b64775c3ccfdebe9d088233bb\/Baron_-_Atlantic_Canada_winds_pre-dawn_Saturday_-_Oct_29.png\" alt=\"Baron - Atlantic Canada winds pre-dawn Saturday - Oct 29\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;object-fit:contain;object-position:center center;color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baron_-_Atlantic_Canada_winds_pre-dawn_Saturday_-_Oct_29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Forecast uncertainty remains regarding Melissa\u2019s track and its interaction with the low pressure system. Further updates are expected as details evolve.<\/p>\n<p>WATCH: Hurricane Melissa brings chaos to the Caribbean<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Heavy rainfall is expected as Melissa feeds tropical moisture into the low pressure system. 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