Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Snow, rain, and strong winds are expected mid-week.

Potential snowfall: 15 to 35 cm for inland and elevated areas of the province, especially the Cape Breton Highlands.

Potential rainfall: 30 to 50 mm along the Atlantic coast.

Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 70 to 90 km/h.

Time span: Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.

Remarks: Precipitation should fall mostly as rain for most coastal areas as temperatures will be a few degrees above zero.

Snowfall warnings have been issued for areas of northern Nova Scotia and will likely be expanded in subsequent forecasts. 

Similarly, rainfall warnings have been issued for Shelburne and Yarmouth counties and may be expanded as well.

Strong winds may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines.

Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.

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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.