Upper Port La Tour, Nova Scotia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Rain at times heavy and strong southerly winds are expected, starting on Monday. 

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Potential wind gusts: 70 km/h except up to 90 km/h over exposed areas.

Time span: starting over western Nova Scotia Monday afternoon and reaching eastern Nova Scotia by Monday evening. The rain and wind will end from west to east Tuesday night. 

Remarks: Two heavier pulses of rain are expected, with a break in the rain possible in the overnight hours early Tuesday morning. Very mild temperatures will result in rapid melting of the remaining snowpack. Rainfall warnings have been issues over western area of the province and these may be extended in future forecasts.

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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.

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Time span: Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.

Remarks: Two heavier pulses of rain are expected, with a break in the rain possible in the overnight hours early Tuesday morning. Very mild temperatures will result in rapid melting of the remaining snowpack. 

Localized flooding may occur in areas with poor drainage.

Ensure storm drains and gutters are clear of ice and debris to reduce localized flooding.

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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.