Notable rainfall is expected to spill into parts of Atlantic Canada early this week, but it won't be from any tropical system.

The much-needed precipitation will be beneficial to help ease drought and wildfire concerns. On the heels of an already severe drought, August has brought another stretch of unusually dry weather across Eastern Canada, particularly Atlantic Canada.

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A soaking rain, and even locally heavy amounts, are expected for parts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland this week. Parts of the region will see 25-50+mm of beneficial rainfall.

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A large, low-pressure system will track into Labrador with widespread and substantial rain.

[Atlantic Canada precipitation forecast earl

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