A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of New Brunswick. The period of risk for thunderstorms extends from late Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, approximately 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. While the thunderstorms are likely to be scattered in coverage, conditions are favourable for some to become severe. A severe thunderstorm can produce wind gusts to 90 km/h, quarter-size hail and downpours.