Mid-March Rainstorm Update Number Three

Antigonish County
9:40 PM ADT Tuesday 12 March 2013
Rainfall warning for
Antigonish County continued

30 to 50 millimetres of rain expected on Wednesday.

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

A trough of low pressure will approach from the west overnight tonight. Bands of rain at times heavy will begin late this evening over Western Mainland Nova Scotia and will move slowly eastward during the day Wednesday. Near 30 millimetres of rain is expected over Western Nova Scotia by late Wednesday evening and up to 50 millimetres is expected over central sections of the province overnight Wednesday. This is a slow moving system containing lots of moisture..It is possible rainfall warnings could be further extended.

Along with the rain this system will bring strong southeasterly winds to the province. The strongest gusts of up to 100 km/h in Les Suetes winds are expected Wednesday night.