Rain and wind warnings issued for most of P.E.I.

Rainfall warnings have been issued Monday for Kings County and Queens County.

The warnings issued by Environment Canada sayrain will be, at times heavy with total amounts expected to reach 60 mm.

The rain will taper to showers from west to east later in the afternoon or evening. Not as much rain is expected for Prince County.

In addition to the heavy rain, there will be strongnortherly winds gusting up to 80 km/h that will affect the province later this afternoon and continue tonight.

• Cancellations hit Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland ferries

Northumberland Ferries says the crossing between Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S., have been cancelled until further notice.

The Confederation Bridge issued a statement advising there may be traffic restrictions on the bridge as a result of thehigh winds.

The rain and heavy wind is from a trough of low pressure that is passingsouth of the Maritimes Monday before moving into Newfoundland tonight.

Environment Canada warns heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.