The Canadian Hurricane Centre says tropical storm Isaias could bring heavy rain to parts of New Brunswick, but will likely spare much of the Maritimes this week when it makes its way to the region. On Friday, the centre said it was monitoring Isaias' progress, and on Monday morning Environment Canada issued a tropical cyclone statement for all of New Brunswick. As of Monday afternoon, Isaias is northeast of Jacksonville, Fla., with maximum sustained winds of up to 110 km/h. Chris Fogarty, meteorogist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre, said it's possible Isaias will briefly regain hurricane strength before it makes landfall in South Carolina. In Nova Scotia, Fogarty said there will be mild temperatures and wind, with gustier winds in the western mainland.

Source: CBC News August 03, 2020 17:16 UTC