Weather statement issued as storm heads for New Brunswick

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Environment Canada is warning New Brunswickers to prepare for a potentially “significant” storm on Wednesday.

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“A developing storm will affect the Maritime provinces on Wednesday,” the special weather statement reads.

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“While it is too early to provide specific details, strong winds, heavy rain, and heavy snow will accompany this system.

“Strong winds and snow will begin on Wednesday morning before snow transitions to rain across much of southern and central New Brunswick by Wednesday afternoon.

“There is a brief risk of freezing rain as the transition from snow to rain occurs. Elevated water levels will also be possible near high tide along the Bay of Chaleur coastline on Wednesday. Additional information will be provided as the details become more certain.”

Meanwhile, here’s a look at today’s forecast:

Fredericton: 

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind north 20 km/h becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 17 this morning and minus 9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight: Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus 11 this evening and minus 17 overnight.

Moncton: 

Today: Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 5. Wind chill minus 15 this morning and minus 10 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight: Clearing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus 11 this evening and minus 20 overnight.

Saint John: 

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind north 20 km/h becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 17 this morning and minus 9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.

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Tonight: Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus 11 this evening and minus 17 overnight.

Miramichi: 

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this afternoon. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 20 this morning and minus 8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 16. Wind chill minus 14 this evening and minus 24 overnight.

Bathurst: 

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this afternoon. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 20 this morning and minus 8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 16. Wind chill minus 14 this evening and minus 24 overnight.

Campbellton: 

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 24 this morning and minus 10 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight: Clearing late this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 16. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 24 overnight.

Edmundston:

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 per cent chance of flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 23 this morning and minus 10 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 17. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 25 overnight.

Woodstock: 

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 24 this morning and minus 10 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight: Clearing late this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 16. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 24 overnight.

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