Winter Storm Harper Update Four

3:52 PM AST Saturday 19 January 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A strong winter storm will track across the Maritimes Sunday and Sunday night. Snow ahead of this system will begin Sunday morning then changeover to rain at times heavy Sunday afternoon.

Snowfall amounts from 5 to 10 cm will be followed by 25 mm of rain over southwestern Nova Scotia by late Sunday afternoon. Rain at times heavy will continue Sunday night with total amounts possibly exceeding 50 mm in many areas before the rain ends Monday morning.

Strong southeast winds gusting up to 80 km/h are expected later Sunday afternoon with gusting over 90 km/h over eastern Nova Scotia later in the evening.

In addition, these winds combined with a high run of astronomical tides this weekend will give elevated water levels and heavy pounding surf along parts of the Atlantic coast during high tides Sunday night and Monday.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

3:52 PM AST Saturday 19 January 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A strong winter storm will track across the Maritimes Sunday and Sunday night. Snow ahead of this system will begin Sunday morning then changeover to rain at times heavy Sunday afternoon.

Snowfall amounts from 5 to 10 cm will be followed by 25 mm of rain over southwestern Nova Scotia by late Sunday afternoon. Rain at times heavy will continue Sunday night with total amounts possibly exceeding 50 mm in many areas before the rain ends Monday morning.

Strong southeast winds gusting up to 80 km/h are expected later Sunday afternoon with gusting over 90 km/h over eastern Nova Scotia later in the evening.

In addition, these winds combined with a high run of astronomical tides this weekend will give elevated water levels and heavy pounding surf along parts of the Atlantic coast during high tides Sunday night and Monday.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

 3:50 PM AST Saturday 19 January 2019
Wind warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Strong southerly winds gusting over 90 km/h are forecast to begin Sunday night for eastern mainland Nova Scotia and early Monday morning for Cape Breton.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

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@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.