A wet weekend is in store for many Maritimers. Nova Scotia Special weather statements are in place for parts of southwestern and northern Nova Scotia. Forty to 80 mm of rain is expected from Friday night until Sunday night. Thundershowers may also develop, especially Friday night into Saturday morning. “A slow-moving weather system is expected to bring a period of prolonged rainfall which may become heavy at times,” the statement reads. The province’s department of emergency management recommends people clear leaves and debris from storm drains, gutters and drainage areas. New Brunswick Special weather statements are also in effect for southern New Brunswick where similar conditions are expected. “There is some uncertainty as to where the highest rainfall amounts will occur, but the potential exists for significant totals over some locations,” Environment Canada says. There are currently no weather alerts in place for Prince Edward Island, though rainy conditions are expected. Travel Marine Atlantic says it anticipates potential schedule impacts to sailings between North Sydney, N.S., and Port aux Basques, N.L., on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
