A tropical cyclone statement is in effect for Friday evening across Newfoundland as Henri makes its way to Atlantic Canada over the next couple of days.

Environment Canada says tropical storm Henri's closest approach to land will be the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland.

The storm is expected to move into Newfoundland waters on Friday and may make landfall by Saturday.

It's far from clear, however, how much — if any — rain Henri may deliver.

"How Henri interacts with an incoming trough from the west will be key as to the eventual track of the storm and how much rain we will see," said CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon.

No wind warnings are yet in effect for Newfoundland, and Environment Canada predicts no significant wind impact in the Maritime provinces.

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However, if the storm makes landfall gales along parts of the coastline are possible Saturday with highest risks along the Avalon Peninsula.

If the storm system tracks to land, southeast Newfoundland could receive substantial amounts of rainfall.

Meanwhile, an unrelated front is expected over New Brunswick on Friday, which could mean significant amounts of rain for the Maritimes.

Environment Canada states that storm surges are not expected to be a problem, but rough surf is most likely along southern Newfoundland.

Henri also has potential to bring gale force winds through Friday and Saturday with the highest readings expected from the Laurentian Fan into the Grand Banks.

Gale warnings have already been issued for the Laurentian Fan region and will likely be extended into the Grand Banks early Friday, according to a statement from Environment Canada.

As of 8:15 a.m. NT Thursday, the location of the weather system was 359 km east-southeast of Bermuda.

An update will be provided by Environment Canada later Thursday afternoon.