Atlantic: Next round of storms threaten heavy rain, wind and hail
One more day of showers and thunderstorms for Atlantic Canada
The storm track will keep its focus on eastern Canada for one more day on Tuesday as a new system threatens to bring rain and thunder back to the region. While storms will be widely scattered, some will see the risk for torrential rainfall and small hail. Clearer skies await for the latter half of the week, however, as high pressure brings some pleasant -- if slightly cool -- mid-August weather. We take a look at who stands to see another round of rain, and when it warms up again, below.
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WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Front will spark showers, thunderstorms on Tuesday
Potential for small hail, torrential rainfall for some
Clearer skies for latter half of week
Stay on top of ALERTS in your area
WATCH BELOW: TRACKING STORMS ON TUESDAY
STORM THREAT LINGERS THROUGH TUESDAY
A weak cold front sliding across the region is likely to trigger another round of showers and thunderstorms for Atlantic Canada on Tuesday, with the focus for the most active weather on Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
In addition to the risk for small hail and gusty winds, local torrential rainfall is expected as the front taps into some Gulf Stream moisture off the east coast. The heaviest amounts are likely to fall over central and eastern Nova Scotia.
High pressure moves in for much of the rest of the week, making for some pleasant mid-August weather.
"The mid-summer heat and humidity will spread back into the region by the weekend and through early next week, but a changeable pattern is expected for the final 10 days of August," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham.
Although warm weather is likely to dominate late August, there will be a "couple interruptions," which will send temperatures back to near seasonal values at times, Gillham adds.
Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest forecast details.
