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Friday, July 6, 2018

Day 1 Convective Outlook for Atlantic Canada Valid for July 6, 2018

Convective discussion:

 

A cold front will sweep across the region today. Embedded thundershowers with frequent lightning and downpours are expected ahead and near the front.

 

Technical Discussion:

 

A cold front with embedded thundershowers will track across Atlantic Canada today and tonight. Abundant cloud near and ahead of the front is limiting Cape values to below 500 J/kg. Precipital water values of 40-50 mm are producing torrential downpours. Frequent lightning is also a concern. A low level southwesterly jet of 60 knots may give gusty winds in thundershowers.  

 

Regional Impacts:

 

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: Heavy downpours and frequent lightning. Gusty southwest winds.

 

Newfoundland: Chance of thundershowers.

 

Labrador: Nil