Special Weather Statement In Effect

Prolonged, heavy rainfall is expected.

Locations: most of mainland Nova Scotia.

Potential rainfall amounts: 50 to 100 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, localised rain bands could linger over some areas, leading to higher amounts.

Water pooling on roads may make travel more difficult in some areas. Localized flooding may occur in low-lying areas.

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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.