Iona, Nova Scotia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Heavy rain is expected.

Locations: Eastern Nova Scotia.

Total rainfall: 80 to 120 mm.

Time span: Tonight until Monday morning.

Remarks: A developing and slow-moving weather system is expected to bring a period of significant rainfall. Tropical moisture may contribute to sustained, heavy downpours. Rainfall rates of 10 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Thunderstorms may develop, producing locally heavier rainfall. 

Water pooling on roads may make travel more difficult in some areas.

Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.

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Some travel delays are possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.

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 social media using #NSStorm.