Flash Freeze Warning Issued

(Locations listed below description)

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Locations: Prince Edward Island

temperatures: Falling rapidly from near plus 8 degrees to minus 8 degrees.

Time span: Friday afternoon.

Remarks: Temperatures will drop rapidly Friday afternoon with the passage of a sharp cold front.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, that can cause water from rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to pestorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

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ISSUED:

• Kings County P.E.I.
• Prince County P.E.I.
• Queens County P.E.I.