3:43 p.m. ADT Saturday 22 August 2026
Prolonged, heavy rainfall is expected.
Locations: most of mainland Nova Scotia.
Potential rainfall amounts: 30 to 60 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Time span: early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.
Remarks: A developing weather system is expected to bring a prolonged period of rainfall to much of the province. Rainfall rates of 15 mm per hour are possible. In addition, localized rain bands could linger over some areas, leading to higher amounts. Thundershowers may also develop on Sunday and will result in locally higher rainfall amounts.
Water pooling on roads may make travel more difficult in some areas. Localized flooding may occur in low-lying areas.
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 social media using #NSStorm.
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