More heavy rain expected as Elsa passes - CBC.ca

P.E.I. has already seen some heavy rain as Elsa approaches, and Islanders should expect more as the storm passes overnight Friday.

Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for all three P.E.I. counties.

Early Friday afternoon, Elsa was still a tropical storm off the coast of New England. At about 3 a.m. the centre of Elsa, which is expected to arrive as a post-tropical storm, is forecast to pass over West Prince.

"Heavy rain has already fallen ahead of an approaching frontal system and Elsa will add to these totals tonight," said CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland.

"This is a good reminder early in the hurricane season to make sure that our storm drains are clear, sump pumps are working and that loose objects around our homes are secure."

Total rainfall amounts could be in the 40 to 80 millimetre range, especially in western areas.

Thunderstorms are also possible in advance of the storm and as it passes, and more rain is possible where those strike.

Winds will peak after midnight, blowing at 40 km/h with gusts to 60.

Watch for flooding

Provincial emergency management co-ordinator Tanya Mullally expects this storm to be relatively mild, but said there are still precautions to be taken.

"I'd be really focusing on the rainfall," said Mullally.

"Any areas that might be susceptible to that flooding I think I'd be keeping a close eye, maybe taking precautions to remove any property that might get damaged."

People should also survey their properties for anything that might blow around in the wind, she said.

Showers will continue through the morning Saturday with winds remaining high. Skies will start to clear in the afternoon.

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