Owls Head, Nova Scotia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Rain, at times heavy, and strong winds continuing.

Locations: Halifax County.

Total rainfall: 50 mm, except up to 80 mm in areas of heaviest rain.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 70 km/h.

Time span: ending between 4 pm and 6 pm. 

Remarks: Strong southeasterly winds are expected to accompany the rainfall. Winds will ease before strengthening again in the evening from the southwest.

Clear storm drains and gutters of leaves and other debris prior to the rainfall to help reduce flooding. Secure outdoor items, including Halloween decorations and garbage bins, to prevent them from being displaced or damaged by strong winds.

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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 X using #NSStorm.