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Halifax Metro and Halifax County West weather alerts
No active Environment and Climate Change Canada alerts for Halifax Metro and Halifax County West, Nova Scotia right now. The most recent was a Rainfall Warning that ended Sep 4, 4:26 PM.
7 in the last 30 days 7 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Special Weather Statement Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 4, 3:26 PM | Sep 4, 4:26 PM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 4, 11:01 AM | Sep 5, 3:01 AM | Environment Canada |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 4, 8:47 AM | Sep 4, 9:47 AM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 4, 8:45 AM | Sep 5, 12:45 AM | Environment Canada |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 4, 4:55 AM | Sep 4, 8:55 PM | Environment Canada |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 3, 3:35 PM | Sep 4, 7:35 AM | Environment Canada |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 3, 10:56 AM | Sep 4, 2:56 AM | Environment Canada |
Pattern
What Halifax Metro and Halifax County West gets alerted for
Every alert that named Halifax Metro and Halifax County West in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Heavy rain that can cause flash flooding and water pooling on roads is expected, typically 50 mm or more in 24 hours. Avoid low-lying areas and never drive through flooded roads.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
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Questions
About Halifax Metro and Halifax County West alerts
How do I get Halifax Metro and Halifax County West weather alerts on my iPhone?
Install Forecast Bar, add Halifax Metro and Halifax County West as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every ECCC warning, watch and advisory for Halifax Metro and Halifax County West then arrives as a push notification at the moment of issue, with Critical Alerts available for the most dangerous warnings. Forecast Bar also runs on iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV.
Where do these alerts come from?
From Environment and Climate Change Canada's alert feed (weather.gc.ca). ECCC issues alerts by public forecast region; this page lists every product that names Halifax Metro and Halifax County West. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
Can I get this data as JSON?
Yes. /weather-alerts/canada/ns/halifax-metro-and-halifax-county-west.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Halifax Metro and Halifax County West, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit Environment and Climate Change Canada as the source.
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