Special Weather Statement In Effect

Significant rainfall is possible.

Locations: Western and central Nova Scotia.

Total rainfall amounts: 30 to 50 mm. Possibly higher in areas of heaviest rain.

Time span: Until Saturday evening.

Remarks: A developing and slow-moving weather system is expected to bring a period of significant rainfall. Tropical moisture may contribute to sustained, heavy downpours. Rainfall rates of 10 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Thunderstorms may develop over some areas, producing locally heavier rainfall.

At this time the heaviest rainfall amounts are expected over eastern Nova Scotia, although isolated areas of over 50 mm are possible in other parts of the province.

Water pooling on roads may make travel more difficult in some areas.

Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.

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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.