**** Info via Environment Canada
RAINFALL Warning – Update
Rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.
Additional rainfall: 40 to 100 mm, locally higher amounts possible.
Locations: most of Nova Scotia northeast of Queens County including Cape Breton.
Time span: ending late this afternoon over southwestern Nova Scotia, ending late this evening over eastern regions.
Remarks: The tropical nature of the rainfall from this system has already significantly impacted parts of the province, with some areas already receiving in excess of 150 mm from this system, and torrential rainfall rates in excess of 25 mm per hour reported in some downpours. This has led to reports of localized flooding and road closures in these areas. Embedded thundershowers have also given frequent lightning and caused some local power disruptions. However the amounts of rain received so far has varied dramatically across the province and even within the same county.
Additional significant rainfall is expected today. While the rain could be intermittent throughout this period, occasional torrential downpours and embedded thundershowers could potentially give much higher amounts of rain locally.
Similar storms in the past have caused localized flooding, elevated river levels, and hazardous driving conditions, especially in poor drainage areas or where the ground is already saturated.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow, fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle or a person away. Don’t approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Campers should move away from low-lying areas.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.
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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