The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is projecting 17 to 25 named tropical storms and hurricanes this year, the most it has ever forecasted in its May outlook. CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland has more on the forecast and what it could mean for Atlantic Canada.
Tides across Atlantic Canada have been significantly higher and lower than usual this week. That’s partly because of normal spring tide patterns, but the recent eclipse is also playing a part. CBC P.E.I. meteorologist Jay Scotland walks us through the science.
With 20 to 40 millimetres expected in central and eastern P.E.I., Environment Canada says water could pool because the frozen ground can't absorb that much rainfall.
Environment Canada has updated its special weather statement for Queens and Prince counties on Prince Edward Island this weekend as some businesses posted cancellations and delays Saturday morning.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Friday afternoon for Queens and Kings Counties in P.E.I. From Friday evening until Monday, between 20 and 40 cm of snow may fall.