Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Significant rainfall is expected.

Locations: most of Cape Breton Island.

Potential rainfall: 30 to 50 mm, possibly more in heaviest showers.

Time span: this afternoon until tonight.

Remarks: An approaching low pressure system is expected to bring a period of intense rainfall. Thundershowers may develop over some areas, producing locally heavier rainfall. There is some uncertainty as to where the highest rainfall amounts will occur, but the potential exists for significant totals over some locations.

Localized ponding/pooling may occur in low-lying areas or locations with poor drainage. Creeks and smaller rivers may rise quickly and overflow their banks.

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