The Ghost Of Hurricane Ian Haunts Nova Scotia Update One

9:36 AM ADT Thursday 06 October 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County

Significant rainfall is possible today.

Total rainfall: near 50 mm. Locally higher amounts of 100 mm possible.

Time span: today.

Remarks: Rain is expected to intensify this morning and will become heavy, at times, with embedded thunderstorms. Rainfall rates could be as high as 20 mm per hour. This may cause water pooling on roads and ponding in areas with compromised drainage.

There is some uncertainty in the exact locations that will receive the highest rainfall totals from this event. Rainfall warnings may be required. The rain will taper off from west to east beginning this evening.

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

9:29 AM ADT Thursday 06 October 2022

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Total rainfall: 40 to 80 mm.

Locations: areas of southwestern Nova Scotia from Shelburne County to Halifax metro and Halifax County West.

Time span: today.

Heavy rain developing along the Atlantic Coast this morning will continue through the day before ending this evening with total rainfall amounts of 40 to 80 mm and the possibility of locally higher amounts near 100 mm. Some areas along the southwest shore have already seen rainfall rates near 25 mm per hour with this system.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.