HALIFAX — Residents of the Maritimes and eastern Quebec can expect strong gusts and heavy rain on Friday, but a senior meteorologist says Hurricane Melissa is only partly to blame.

The latest forecasts for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. are calling for 30 to 50 millimetres of rain, with higher amounts possible in some areas. As well, southeasterly gusts could reach 70 to 80 kilometres per hour across the region, and up to 110 km/h in western Cape Breton, from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.

“There remains some uncertainty as to where the highest rainfall amounts will occur, but the potential exists for significant totals over some locations,” Environment Canada says.

“Secure outdoor items such as Halloween decorations and garbage bins so they don’t blow around in strong win

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