Early September Rainstorm, including the remnants of Hurricane Isaac Update Five

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
4:32 PM ADT Wednesday 05 September 2012
Rainfall warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West issued

Total amounts up to 70 millimetres of rain are likely for much of mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.

This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system over Southwestern New Brunswick will track eastward to lie over Cape Breton by Thursday evening. Rain associated with this system will be heavy at times tonight. Rain will taper to showers this evening in the southwest and Thursday afternoon in Cape Breton. Total rainfall amounts are expected to reach 60 to 70 millimeters with some localized areas possibly receiving up to 100 millimeters by Thursday morning.

Also Les Suetes winds gusting up to 100 km/h are expected to develop this evening and continue overnight in Cape Breton from Margaree Harbour to bay St. Lawrence.