Special Weather Statement In Effect

Significant rainfall is expected.

Locations: Guysborough County, Richmond County, Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County.

Potential rainfall: 50 mm or more.

Time span: Thursday morning until Friday afternoon.

Remarks: An approaching low pressure system is expected to bring an extended period of rainfall. A moisture-laden tropical air mass may contribute to enhanced rainfall. There is some uncertainty as to whether the highest rainfall amounts will fall offshore or farther inland, but the potential exists for significant totals over some locations.

Additionally, strong northerly winds gusting 70 to 80 kilometres per hour are possible on Friday.

Clear storm drains and gutters of leaves and other debris in advance of the rainfall.

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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.