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Sydney weather alerts
No active Environment and Climate Change Canada alerts for Sydney, Nova Scotia right now. The most recent was a Rainfall Warning that ended Sep 6, 11:30 AM.
14 in the last 30 days 14 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Rainfall Warning Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
ECCC issues alerts by forecast region; Sydney is in Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County. Refreshed every few minutes; times in ADT.
All clear in Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
No warnings, watches or advisories are in effect. See what is active across the country, or check a neighbouring forecast region below.
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Where
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County on the map
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 6, 10:30 AM | Sep 6, 11:30 AM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 6, 4:50 AM | Sep 6, 8:50 PM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 5, 9:42 PM | Sep 6, 1:42 PM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 5, 3:50 PM | Sep 6, 7:50 AM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 5, 10:51 AM | Sep 6, 2:51 AM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 5, 7:55 AM | Sep 5, 11:55 PM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 5, 3:43 AM | Sep 5, 7:43 PM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 4, 9:13 PM | Sep 5, 1:13 PM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 4, 3:28 PM | Sep 5, 7:28 AM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 4, 11:02 AM | Sep 5, 3:02 AM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 4, 11:01 AM | Sep 4, 8:52 PM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 4, 4:52 AM | Sep 4, 8:52 PM | Environment Canada |
| Rainfall Warning | Sep 3, 3:31 PM | Sep 4, 7:31 AM | Environment Canada |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 3, 10:58 AM | Sep 4, 2:58 AM | Environment Canada |
Pattern
What Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County 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.
Nearby
Alerts near Sydney
Cities
Neighbouring forecast regions in Nova Scotia
Questions
About Sydney alerts
How do I get Sydney weather alerts on my iPhone?
Install Forecast Bar, add Sydney as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every ECCC warning, watch and advisory for Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County 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 Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County, the forecast region Sydney sits in. 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/sydney.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Sydney, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit Environment and Climate Change Canada as the source.
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