Active AlertsHalifax, NS

Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Mon 9:48 PM Mar. 16

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Total rainfall: 30 to 60 mm, with locally higher amounts possible. Time span: Rain at times heavy will persist until Tuesday afternoon. Remarks: There is a risk of thundershowers on Tuesday. 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. ### 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.

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Yellow Warning - Wind

Issued at Mon 9:37 PM Mar. 16

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

Locations: Mainland Nova Scotia.

Maximum wind gusts: Southerly 90 km/h.

Time span: Tuesday morning until Tuesday afternoon.

Take steps to be prepared for utility outages.
Keep mobile devices charged.
Secure loose objects around your property that could be blown away.

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Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Mon 10:46 AM Mar. 16

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Rain at times heavy and strong southerly winds are expected.

Total rainfall: 20 to 60 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Potential wind gusts: up to 80 km/h.

Time span: Starting over western Nova Scotia this afternoon and reaching eastern Nova Scotia this evening. The rain and wind will end over western areas Tuesday afternoon and by Tuesday evening over eastern sections of the province.

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.

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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.

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