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Special weather statement in effect
Significant wind and rain is expected this weekend.
Locations: Nova Scotia.
Time span: Saturday morning through Saturday night.
Remarks: An intense low pressure system is expected to track over the Maritimes Saturday bringing rain at times heavy and strong winds to much of the province.
An extended period of strong winds is also expected to begin Saturday afternoon and persist through the evening. Strongest gusts will likely occur along the Atlantic coastline.
There is currently still some uncertainty regarding the exact track of the low pressure system. While it is too soon to provide specifics, additional information will become available in the coming days as details become clearer.
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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