**** Via Environment Canada
Special weather statement in effect via Environment Canada
Rain, at times heavy, and strong winds, are expected. The frozen ground has reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
Locations: Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia.
Total rainfall: 20 to 30 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: southerly 60 to 80 km/h, with locally higher gusts possible.
Time span: Thursday afternoon until Friday morning.
Similar events in the past have led to:
– hazardous driving conditions from water ponding and pooling on roadways
– localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas
Remarks: A few hours of snow is expected for most areas prior to the precipitation switching over to rain.
Be sure to clear storm drains and gutters of ice and other debris in advance of this system. Mild temperatures accompanying the rain and wind will lead to significant snowmelt and excessive runoff.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.
Source
https://weather.gc.ca/?province=ns&zoom=5¢er=46.39816463,-62.57666815
