Up to 60 mm of rain could fall in Carleton County and most of southern New Brunswick
The New Brunswick RCMP posted on their social media pages early Monday, March 17, warning motorists to take precautions on the roadways today.
The advisory noted that “significant rainfall is expected in many parts of the province today. If you are on the roads, ensure that you adjust your driving for the weather conditions,” the post noted.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for southern and western New Brunswick, including Carleton County.
Rain will sometimes be heavy, with amounts expected between 30 and 60 mm. Environment Canada expects the rain to stop on Tuesday morning, March 18.
The rainfall alert came with a warning from Environment Canada.
“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NBStorm.”
