**** Via Environment Canada
Special weather statement in effect – strong winds
Strong winds are expected.
Locations: Central and western mainland Nova Scotia
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 70 to 80 km/h, potentially reaching 90 km/h in some areas.
Time span: Beginning Saturday morning diminishing Saturday evening.
Similar events in the past have led to:
– scattered utility outages
– delays and cancellations of ferry services
– bridge restrictions for high sided vehicles
Remarks: Strong wind gusts are expected to spread from west to east across much of mainland Nova Scotia on Saturday. Wind gusts may reach or exceed 90 km/h in some localities Saturday afternoon before diminishing in the evening hours. Wind warnings may be required for some areas.
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.
Source
https://weather.gc.ca/?province=ns&zoom=6¢er=45.31721711,-63.83148143
