freezing rain
Freezing rain is expected.
Locations: Kings County.
Time span: until early this afternoon.
Remarks: Precipitation will be a mix of ice pellets and freezing and will change to rain early this afternoon.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 14:53
Until: Jan 11, 2026 19:02
freezing rain
Freezing rain is expected.
Locations: Annapolis and Kings Counties.
Freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Time span: this morning until this afternoon.
Remarks: Precipitation will begin this morning as a mix of snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain, changing to rain late this morning or near noon.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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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From: Jan 11, 2026 08:47
Until: Jan 11, 2026 19:02
freezing rain
Freezing rain is no longer expected.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 15:46
Until: Jan 11, 2026 16:46
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Locations: Annapolis County, Kings County, Hants County and Colchester County.
Total snowfall: potentially 5 cm or more in snow squalls.
Time span: tonight.
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Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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From: Jan 02, 2026 19:40
Until: Jan 03, 2026 11:40
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Locations: Annapolis County, Kings County, Hants County and Colchester County.
Total snowfall: potentially 5 to 10 cm in snow squalls.
Time span: today.
Remarks: Strong southwesterlies gusting at times to 70 km/h will create brief whiteout conditions over open and exposed areas.
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Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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From: Jan 02, 2026 14:41
Until: Jan 03, 2026 00:23
rainfall
Locations: Yarmouth to Guysborough Counties.
Total rainfall: 25 to 40 mm.
Time span: ending Tuesday morning.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.
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From: Dec 29, 2025 19:57
Until: Dec 30, 2025 14:47
freezing rain
Freezing rain continues.
Freezing rain expected tonight.
Locations: most of mainland Nova Scotia.
Freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Total freezing rain amounts: 4 to 8 mm with higher amounts over higher terrain.
Time span: reaching eastern mainland this evening.
Remarks: The freezing rain will changeover to rain from west to east as temperatures rise above zero. Precipitation will fall as mostly rain along parts of the coast.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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From: Dec 29, 2025 23:24
Until: Dec 30, 2025 06:07
freezing rain
Freezing rain expected tonight.
Locations: mainland Nova Scotia.
Freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Total freezing rain amounts: 4 to 8 mm with higher amounts over higher terrain.
Time span: reaching eastern mainland this evening.
Remarks: The freezing rain will changeover to rain from west to east as temperatures rise above zero. Precipitation will fall as mostly rain along parts of the coast.
###
Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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From: Dec 29, 2025 20:00
Until: Dec 30, 2025 06:01
freezing rain
Freezing rain expected today.
Locations: mainland Nova Scotia.
Freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Total freezing rain amounts: 4 to 8 mm with higher amounts over higher terrain.
Time span: this morning over western parts of the province reaching eastern mainland this evening.
Remarks: The freezing rain will changeover to rain from west to east as temperatures rise above zero. Precipitation will fall as mostly rain along parts of the coast.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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From: Dec 29, 2025 18:16
Until: Dec 30, 2025 06:00
weather
Significant period of freezing rain is expected.
Potential freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours or more.
Time span: beginning Monday morning over western areas of the province, reaching Cape Breton Monday evening.
Remarks: Freezing rain will change to rain from west to east during the day Monday and Monday night as temperatures rising above zero. Additionally winds will strengthen out of the east to southeast gusting to 70 km/h except gusting over 100 km/h from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence overnight Monday night.
Accumulations of ice may create slippery and hazardous travel or walking conditions.
Ice buildup on trees and utility infrastructure may cause damage or outages.
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From: Dec 27, 2025 20:25
Until: Dec 28, 2025 18:06
rainfall
Significant rainfall is expected.
Locations: central, northern, and eastern mainland Nova Scotia.
Total rainfall: 25 to 40 mm.
Time span: this evening until early Saturday morning.
Remarks: Rain and very mild temperatures will lead to melting snow and minor runoff. Clear storm drains of ice and debris to help with drainage.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.
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From: Dec 19, 2025 19:12
Until: Dec 20, 2025 11:12
wind
Very strong wind gusts that may cause damage are expected.
Locations: Nova Scotia.
Wind gusts: southerly 90 to 100, except 110 km/h along exposed areas of the Atlantic coast.
Time span: late this afternoon until early Saturday morning.
Remarks: Very strong southerly winds are forecast tonight across Nova Scotia. These winds will switch to the west Saturday morning, before gradually easing.
Strong winds may cause tree branches to break or other tree damage.
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Local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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From: Dec 19, 2025 19:10
Until: Dec 20, 2025 11:10
weather
Unseasonably warm temperatures, rainfall, and strong winds are expected.
Locations: Nova Scotia.
Potential rainfall: 25 mm or more.
Potential wind gusts: southerly 80 to 100 km/h.
Time span: late Friday afternoon until Saturday afternoon.
Remarks: Forecast guidance indicates unseasonably warm temperatures, briefly heavy rainfall, and strong southerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h.
Rainfall combined with melting snow may cause runoff and possible flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage.
Strong winds may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance, as delays or disruptions could occur.
Secure loose outdoor items that could be blown around by wind.
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From: Dec 18, 2025 08:39
Until: Dec 19, 2025 00:39
weather
Unseasonably warm temperatures, rainfall, and strong winds are expected.
Locations: Nova Scotia.
Potential rainfall: 25 mm or more.
Potential wind gusts: southerly 80 to 100 km/h
Time span: Friday afternoon until Saturday afternoon.
Remarks: Forecast guidance indicates unseasonably warm temperatures, briefly heavy rainfall, and strong southerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h.
Rainfall combined with melting snow may cause runoff and possible flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage.
Strong winds may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance, as delays or disruptions could occur.
Secure loose outdoor items that could be blown around by wind.
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From: Dec 18, 2025 01:55
Until: Dec 18, 2025 17:55
weather
Snow is forecast to intensify tonight.
Locations: Kings, Hants, Halifax, Guysborough, Richmond, and Cape Breton Counties.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, possibly more inland and over higher terrain.
Time span: continuing through Monday morning.
Remarks: A total changeover to snow over all areas in Nova Scotia is forecast tonight (including at sea level) as winds increase out of the north. Roads may become difficult to navigate in quickly accumulating snow. Visibility may suddenly be reduced at times. Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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From: Dec 14, 2025 19:32
Until: Dec 15, 2025 11:32
weather
A complex wintry mix of weather is expected. Snow is forecast to intensify tonight.
Locations: Kings, Hants, Halifax, Guysborough, Richmond, and Cape Breton Counties.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, possibly more inland and over high terrain.
Total rainfall: 15 to 20 mm in some coastal areas.
Time span: today through Monday morning.
Remarks: Flurries this morning will give way to periods of rain in coastal areas of Cape Breton and the eastern shore with wet heavy snow intensifying inland and over high terrain later today. A total changeover to snow over all areas in Nova Scotia is forecast tonight as winds increase out of the north.
Roads may become difficult to navigate in quickly accumulating snow. Visibility may suddenly be reduced at times. Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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From: Dec 14, 2025 14:38
Until: Dec 15, 2025 06:38
weather
A complex wintry mix of weather is expected. Snow is forecast to intensify tonight.
Locations: Kings, Hants, Halifax, Guysborough, Richmond, and Cape Breton Counties.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, possibly more inland and over high terrain.
Total rainfall: 15 to 20 mm in some coastal areas.
Time span: today through Monday morning.
Remarks: Flurries this morning will give way to periods of rain in coastal areas of Cape Breton and the eastern shore with wet heavy snow intensifying inland and over high terrain later today. A total changeover to snow over all areas in Nova Scotia is forecast tonight as winds increase out of the north.
Roads may become difficult to navigate in quickly accumulating snow. Visibility may suddenly be reduced at times.
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From: Dec 14, 2025 12:34
Until: Dec 15, 2025 04:34
snow squall
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall warnings are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or visibility near zero is expected.
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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From: Dec 12, 2025 14:50
Until: Dec 13, 2025 10:06
snow squall
Flurries at times heavy and snow squalls are expected.
Additional snowfall: 5 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: westerly 70 km/h.
Time span: continuing until early this evening.
Remarks: Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour may occur under the most intense snow squalls.
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall warnings are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or visibility near zero is expected.
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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From: Dec 12, 2025 19:50
Until: Dec 13, 2025 10:06
snow squall
Flurries at times heavy and snow squalls are expected.
Additional snowfall: 5 to 10 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: westerly 70 km/h.
Time span: continuing until this afternoon.
Remarks: Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour may occur under the most intense snow squalls.
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall warnings are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or visibility near zero is expected.
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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From: Dec 12, 2025 14:50
Until: Dec 13, 2025 07:58
snow squall
Flurries at times heavy and possible snow squalls are expected to develop this evening.
Total snowfall: 10 to 15 cm in heaviest flurries, especially if snow squalls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h.
Time span: beginning this evening, ending Friday morning or early Friday afternoon.
Remarks: Flurries may organize into snow squalls and with strong westerly winds and falling temperatures.
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Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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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From: Dec 11, 2025 14:57
Until: Dec 12, 2025 06:57
snow squall
Flurries at times heavy and possible snowsqualls are expected to develop this evening.
Total snowfall: up to 10 cm in heaviest flurries, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h.
Time span: beginning this evening, ending Friday morning or early Friday afternoon.
Remarks: Flurries may organize into snowsqualls and with strong westerly winds and falling temperatures, poor visibilities may occur.
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Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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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From: Dec 11, 2025 08:20
Until: Dec 12, 2025 00:20
weather
Snow, rain, and strong winds are expected.
Potential snowfall: near 10 cm for inland and elevated areas.
Potential rainfall: 30 to 45 mm along the Atlantic coast.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: tonight until Wednesday afternoon.
Remarks: Precipitation should fall mostly as rain for most coastal areas as temperatures will be a few degrees above zero.
Snowfall warnings are in effect for areas from the Digby and the Annapolis Valley through northern Nova Scotia and northern Cape Breton.
Rainfall warnings are in effect for Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties.
Strong winds and heavy wet snow may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines.
Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Dec 03, 2025 01:26
Until: Dec 03, 2025 17:32
flood
Higher than normal water levels are expected to impact parts of the coast.
Large waves, pounding surf and elevated sea water levels are expected, possibly exceeding high astronomical tide early this morning.
Locations: southeastern facing coastlines from Herring Cove to Cape Sable Island.
Time span: Near high tide early this morning.
Remarks: Storm surge and minor coastal flooding is possible along shorelines exposed to the southeast, especially around high tide.
Minor shore or beach erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure is possible in vulnerable areas.
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From: Dec 03, 2025 08:43
Until: Dec 03, 2025 14:31
flood
Higher than normal water levels are expected to impact parts of the coast.
Large waves, pounding surf and elevated sea water levels are expected, possibly exceeding high astronomical tide early Wednesday morning.
Locations: southeastern facing coastlines from Herring Cove to Cape Sable Island.
Time span: Near high tide early Wednesday morning.
Remarks: Storm surge and minor coastal flooding is possible along shorelines exposed to the southeast, especially around high tide.
Minor shore or beach erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure is possible in vulnerable areas.
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From: Dec 02, 2025 19:24
Until: Dec 03, 2025 14:28
flood
The conditions that posed a flooding threat to coastal areas have ended.
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From: Dec 03, 2025 11:26
Until: Dec 03, 2025 12:26
weather
Snow, rain, and strong winds are expected.
Potential snowfall: near 10 cm for inland and elevated areas.
Potential rainfall: 30 to 45 mm along the Atlantic coast.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: this afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.
Remarks: Precipitation should fall mostly as rain for most coastal areas as temperatures will be a few degrees above zero.
Snowfall warnings are in effect for areas from the Digby and the Annapolis Valley through northern Nova Scotia and northern Cape Breton.
Rainfall warnings are in effect for Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties.
Strong winds and heavy wet snow may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines.
Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Dec 02, 2025 19:25
Until: Dec 03, 2025 11:25
flood
Higher than normal water levels are expected to impact parts of the coast.
Large waves, pounding surf and elevated sea water levels are expected, possibly exceeding high astronomical tide Wednesday morning.
Locations: southeastern facing coastlines from Herring Cove to Shelburne.
Time span: Near high tide Wednesday morning.
Remarks: Storm surge and minor coastal flooding is possible along shorelines exposed to the southeast, especially around high tide.
Shore or beach erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure is possible in vulnerable areas.
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From: Dec 02, 2025 15:06
Until: Dec 03, 2025 07:06
weather
Snow, rain, and strong winds are expected mid-week.
Potential snowfall: 15 to 35 cm for inland and elevated areas of the province.
Potential rainfall: 30 to 50 mm along the Atlantic coast.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 70 to 90 km/h.
Time span: Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.
Remarks: Confidence is increasing on where the greatest amounts of snow will occur. However, slight deviations in the track of this system could change snowfall amounts significantly. Precipitation should fall mostly as rain for most coastal areas as temperatures will be a few degrees above zero.
Strong winds may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines.
Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Dec 01, 2025 09:01
Until: Dec 02, 2025 01:01
weather
Snow, rain, and strong winds are expected mid-week.
Locations: all of Nova Scotia.
Potential snowfall: 15 to 35 cm with possibly higher amounts. Significantly less near and along the Atlantic coast.
Potential rainfall: 30 to 50 mm along the Atlantic coast.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 70 to 90 km/h.
Time span: Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.
Remarks: While it is too soon to give specific details, a winter storm is expected beginning Tuesday afternoon with the worst conditions expected overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Slight deviations in the track of this system could change snowfall amounts significantly. However less snow is expected for the coast, especially the Atlantic coast, where precipitation will fall partially as rain.
Strong winds may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines.
Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Nov 30, 2025 19:58
Until: Dec 01, 2025 19:11
Civil Emergency
STAY INSIDE and close and lock doors and windows.Suspect last seen on foot in the 100 block of Oldham Rd. wearing white t-shirt, has tattoos on face.
From: Nov 29, 2025 16:19
Until: Nov 30, 2025 16:16
rainfall
Locations: southwestern areas of Nova Scotia.
Additional rainfall: 10 to 20 mm with possibly higher amounts locally.
Time span: continuing this evening then ending overnight tonight.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.
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From: Nov 10, 2025 22:19
Until: Nov 11, 2025 14:04
rainfall
Locations: Halifax County, Guysborough County, and most of Cape Breton.
Total rainfall: 50 to 80 mm, except possibly higher amounts locally.
Time span: continuing tonight then tapering off Tuesday morning.
Remarks: Rain will end in Halifax County early Tuesday morning but will persist over Guysborough County and most of Cape Breton until early Wednesday. Conditions may change rapidly with locally intense downpours.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
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.
From: Nov 10, 2025 19:49
Until: Nov 11, 2025 11:49
rainfall
Locations: southwestern Nova Scotia.
Additional rainfall: 10 to 20 mm with possibly higher amounts locally.
Time span: continuing this evening then ending overnight tonight.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
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.
From: Nov 10, 2025 19:51
Until: Nov 11, 2025 11:36
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
Locations: Halifax County, Guysborough County, and most of Cape Breton.
Total rainfall: 65 to 85 mm, except possibly higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Time span: today until early Wednesday morning.
Remarks: Rainfall rates of 10 to 20 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Thunderstorms may develop producing locally heavier rainfall. Conditions may change rapidly with locally intense downpours.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
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.
From: Nov 10, 2025 14:46
Until: Nov 11, 2025 06:46
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
Locations: southwestern Nova Scotia.
Total rainfall: 65 to 85 mm, except possibly higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Time span: continuing today and ending overnight tonight.
Remarks: Rainfall rates of 10 to 20 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Thunderstorms may develop producing locally heavier rainfall. Conditions may change rapidly with locally intense downpours.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
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.
From: Nov 10, 2025 14:45
Until: Nov 11, 2025 06:45
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
Locations: Southwestern Nova Scotia.
Total rainfall: 65 to 85 mm, except possibly higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Time span: This morning until Tuesday morning.
Remarks: Rainfall rates of 5 to 10 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Thunderstorms may develop producing locally heavier rainfall. Conditions may change rapidly with locally intense downpours.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
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.
From: Nov 10, 2025 09:14
Until: Nov 11, 2025 01:14
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
Locations: Halifax County, Guysborough County, and most of Cape Breton.
Total rainfall: 65 to 85 mm, except possibly higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Time span: This morning until early Wednesday morning.
Remarks: Rainfall rates of 5 to 10 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Thunderstorms may develop producing locally heavier rainfall. Conditions may change rapidly with locally intense downpours.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
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.
From: Nov 10, 2025 07:49
Until: Nov 10, 2025 23:49
weather
A prolonged period of rain, possibly heavy at times will continue through Tuesday.
Locations: Southwestern Nova Scotia
Total rainfall: 30 to 45 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Remarks: A slow moving low pressure system will continue to bring significant rainfall to southwest Nova Scotia today and into tomorrow. There still remains some uncertainty with respect to the exact amounts and locations, stay tuned for further alerts.
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From: Nov 10, 2025 07:40
Until: Nov 10, 2025 23:40
weather
A prolonged period of rain, possibly heavy at times will begin Monday morning and continue through Tuesday.
Locations: Most of the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia, and Cape Breton
Total rainfall: 50 to 75 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Remarks: A slow moving low pressure system will bring rain to the province beginning over southwest Nova Scotia tonight and spreading eastward through the day on Monday. There still remains some uncertainty with respect to the exact amounts and locations, stay tuned for further alerts.
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From: Nov 10, 2025 01:23
Until: Nov 10, 2025 17:23
weather
Rain and strong winds expected on Halloween (Friday).
Locations: most of Nova Scotia.
Potential rainfall: 30 to 40 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Potential wind gusts: east to southeasterly 70 to 80 km/h, except up to 120 from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
Time span: Rain and strong east to southeasterly winds will spread eastward across the province on Friday and ease from west to east Friday night.
Remarks: Rainfall warnings have been issued for portions of the Atlantic coast of the province; however, some uncertainty still remains and warnings may need to be expanded.
Clear storm drains and gutters of leaves and other debris in advance of 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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From: Oct 30, 2025 07:52
Until: Oct 30, 2025 23:52
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, and strong winds are expected on Halloween.
Locations: the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia from Yarmouth to Ecum Secum.
Total rainfall: 40 to 50 mm, except up to 60 mm in areas of heaviest rain.
Maximum wind gusts: east to southeasterly up to 70 km/h.
Time span: Friday morning until Friday evening.
Remarks: The heaviest rain will taper off to scattered showers by early Friday afternoon in the southwest and by late afternoon as you head eastward toward Halifax County.
Strong east to southeasterly winds are expected to accompany the rainfall. Winds will shift to strong southwesterlies as the rain tapers off and will persist throughout the prime trick-or-treating period on Friday evening.
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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From: Oct 30, 2025 07:43
Until: Oct 30, 2025 23:43
