Environment Canada says strong winds could damage roofs and windows in Kings and Prince counties, Prince Edward Island, this weekend, and power outages could be caused by branches. fallen trees.

The federal agency issued wind warnings for both counties late Friday afternoon, saying the most severe damage would occur from late Saturday morning through the evening of the same day, with gusts exceeding 90 km/h.

“Warning level wind gusts could possibly continue from the southeast overnight,” the alert for Kings County states.

At the same time, Environment Canada also issued special weather statements for Queens and Kings counties due to the forecast of higher than normal water levels on the north and east coasts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

“Strong east to northeast winds and low atmospheric pressure will result in higher than normal water levels and rough, violent waves to coincide with Saturday’s high tide,” the agency said.

“Slight coastal erosion is possible.”

Whenever strong winds cross the Northumberland Strait, there is a risk of restrictions for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles on the Confederation Bridge, which connects Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick .

Travelers are advised to check the the site of the bridge before leaving.

The weekend is also expected to be particularly wet, said CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland, with 30 to more than 50 mm of rain possible through Sunday, as well as sustained winds gusting between 40 and 50 km/h with maximum gusts of 60 to more than 50 km/h. 80 km/h possible.

“The heaviest rain and strongest winds will occur Saturday mid-morning through the afternoon, with conditions starting to gradually improve Saturday evening,” he said Friday afternoon. noon.

Scotland said people should monitor for localized flooding and ensure items around their home are brought indoors or secured in place.