Time: 2024-07-19
The thunderstorm risk will continue to loom over Atlantic Canada on Thursday as the heat and unstable air mass provide fuel for the development . Intense rainfall rates could result in localized flooding . Back - to - back storm days have spanned much of Atlantic Canada this week , with hot and humid conditions fueling the instability for storms . The risk will continue through the day on Thursday , with the threat for heavy rain , strong winds , and even small hail all on the table , once again . Severe thunderstorm watches were issued for parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick early in the day , warning of intense rainfall rates of 15 - 25 mm per hour.
A couple of frontal boundaries and lows migrating through Atlantic Canada are bringing the risk for scattered showers and thunderstorms once again on Thursday , some which could turn severe . A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick ahead of the Thursday morning commute , warning of local torrential rains and rapid rainfall rates of 15 - 25 mm per hour . Multiple systems marching through Atlantic Canada this week will bring the risk for scattered showers and thunderstorms , some of which could turn severe . The next couple of days will feature thunderstorm risks across parts of Atlantic Canada , some of which could turn severe in nature , with heavy rain , strong winds , and large hail all of concern.
Wednesday and Thursday will bring the risk of more thunderstorms as the low - pressure system tracks to the northeast . The region has been enveloped in a hot , humid air mass for the past several days , adding to the instability and thunderstorm potential as the fronts slice through . Through Thursday , there is the chance for nocturnal storms to push through into the pre - dawn hours on Wednesday , bringing heavy rain into New Brunswick , once again . Be sure to remain weather - aware , and stay up - to - date on all of the watches and warnings in your area.