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Rainfall warning in effect
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
Periods of rain, at times heavy beginning near noon and continuing into Tuesday morning.
Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm likely with locally higher amounts.
Locations: Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia from Halifax County east to Southern Cape Breton.
Time span: Near noon today to Tuesday Morning.
Remarks: A large low pressure system will give rain at times heavy along parts of the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia, including Cape Breton Island. This will begin near noon over western areas and will spread east to Cape Breton Island by this evening. The rain will end by Tuesday morning for mainland Nova Scotia and near noon for Cape Breton. There is some uncertainty on amounts and the areas to be affected at this time.
If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, such as hail, wind and lightning will make outdoor activities unsafe.
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Special weather statement is in effect
Significant snowfall expected Wednesday evening.
Total snowfall: Possibly more than 15 cm.
Locations: Nova Scotia.
Time span: Wednesday evening through Thursday.
Remarks: A deepening low pressure system is expect to spread snow across Nova Scotia from southwest to northeast Wednesday evening, as it tracks south of the province. There remains considerable uncertainty with regards to the track of the low, however at this time the highest snowfall amounts are expected along the Atlantic coast.
Conditions will improve from west to east on Thursday.
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On top of a current rainfall warning and weather statement, Environment Canada has now issued a wind warning.
Wind warning in effect
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Strong winds thatUpdate – Wind may cause damage are expected or occurring.
Maximum gusts: Southerly 90 to 100 km/h.
Locations: Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia from Halifax County east to Southern Cape Breton
Time span: Through tomorrow morning.
High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
