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Rainfall and wind warnings in effect
Rainfall warning
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.
Total rainfall: 20 to 30 mm.
Location: southern Nova Scotia.
Time span: Wednesday.
Remarks: Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and mild temperatures will lead to significant to near total melting of the existing snow pack. The combination of run-off and rainfall will increase the risk of localized flooding in poor drainage areas.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.
Wind warning
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.
Maximum wind gusts: 90 to 100 km/h. Possibly higher along exposed coastal areas.
Location: Nova Scotia.
Time span: spreading from west to east beginning Wednesday morning in the southwest and reaching Cape Breton Island by Wednesday afternoon.
Remarks: Areas with saturated ground are at increased risk for uprooting of trees, especially in areas already impacted by recent major wind storms.
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.
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.
Source
https://weather.gc.ca/?province=ns&zoom=6¢er=45.42934405,-63.17949640
