Environment Canada is warning those living between Miamichi and Bouctouche of a storm surge.
Environment Canada is predicting a storm surge of between 2.6 – 3.0 metres along the eastern provincial coast.
Environment Canada says people in low-lying areas should be prepared to move to higher ground as well as evacuating on short notice.
District emergency operations centres have been activated in Miramichi, Bathurst, Dieppe and Caraquet.
