Flash flooding possible as heavy rain forecast to hit parts of N.S. and N.B. [Video]

Another weekend of messy weather is being forecast for the Maritime region, as heavy rains of up to 90 millimetres are being projected for some areas.

Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings for most of New Brunswick and several parts of Nova Scotia on Thursday.

Most of central and southern New Brunswick, including Fredericton, Saint John, and Sussex, are expected to receive a “long episode of rain” starting on Thursday and generating between 40 and 70 millimetres in central and western areas, with up to 90 millimetres expected for locations along the Fundy Coast.

Lesser amounts of 30 to 50 millimetres are projected for the eastern parts of the province. The rain is said to pick up on Thursday and continue through Friday night or Saturday morning.

“Rainfall rates of 10 to 15 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Rain will change to snow Friday night or Saturday morning,” read the rainfall warning from Environment Canada.

“Heavy …