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New Brunswick, Nova Scotia under severe thunderstorm watch

A thunderstorm moves through Fredericton, N.B. on August 10, 2019. Ken MacGillivray/Global News

Large portions of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are under a severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada on Saturday.

That means conditions are favourable for strong thunderstorms Saturday afternoon.

The potential storms could bring strong wind gusts and hail.

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Large amounts of rain are also possible, which Environment Canada warns could cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

“Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year,” Environment Canada said in its release.

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