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(ENDED) Rainfall warning in effect
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
Total rainfall: 25 to 60 mm. Locally higher amounts possible.
Locations: Nova Scotia.
Time span: overnight tonight until Friday afternoon.
Remarks: Showers today will become rain at times heavy tonight. Rain will taper to flurries or ice pellets Friday afternoon and end Friday evening, with a risk of brief freezing rain during the changeover.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.
(ENDED) Wind warning in effect
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.
Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h except up to 110 km/h over exposed areas.
Location: Nova Scotia
Time frame: overnight tonight until Friday afternoon.
Remarks: Strong southwesterly winds will begin over western Nova Scotia overnight tonight, expanding across the province Friday morning. Winds will diminish Friday afternoon.
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
(ENDED) Flash freeze warning in effect
Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.
Locations: Nova Scotia
Temperatures: falling rapidly from near plus 11 degrees to minus 4 degrees.
Time span: Friday afternoon.
Remarks: Temperatures will drop rapidly Friday afternoon with the passage of a sharp cold front.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.
Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, that can cause water from rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.
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