A heads up for those travelling in Nova Scotia, southern New Brunswick, and PEI this weekend: it looks like Earl could be a serious storm. Environment Canada notes that there could be significant changes from the present track and timing, but they will be more precise over the next 48 hours.

There is nothing on the AC site yet, but you can watch it unfold here:

http://text.www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/...e/index_e.html

Edited to add: I guess I better tie down the barbie and put away my deck chairs ...