Prince Edward Islanders were preparing Thursday for the arrival of Elsa, a tropical storm system forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Maritimes. Environment Canada has issued a tropical cyclone information statement about the storm, which is currently sweeping up the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin said Elsa will no longer be a tropical storm when it hits P.E.I. A few boats were being hoisted out of the water at the Charlottetown Yacht Club on Thursday in preparation for the storm. (Canadian Hurricane Centre)To the west, Prince County can expect 50 to 100 millimetres of rain.

Source: CBC News July 08, 2021 13:30 UTC