Wet and windy Saturday in store for Nova Scotia
CBC
Following a quiet and sunny start to September, some wet and windy weather will track into the region just in time for the weekend. A low pressure system moving in from the south will bring periods of heavy rainfall and some gusty winds, particularly for eastern areas. The storm is a bit of a hybrid system. It has some tropical characteristics, but also the traits of a regular fall storm. While there are discrepancies in the models, the storm looks like it will bring widespread rainfall amounts in the range of 30-50 millimetres for Nova Scotia, with 50-100 millimetres possible in downpours and thunderstorms.
Those downpours and thunderstorms will bring the risk of localized flash flooding. The greatest risk of the heavier pockets appears to be along the Atlantic coastline.
Winds will ramp up throughout Saturday morning with widespread gusts in the 50-60 km/h looking likely. Gusts near 70 km/h are possible for the Atlantic coastline.
Widespread power outages aren't likely. But given that the trees are in full leaf, some downed branches and localized outages can't be ruled out on Saturday and Saturday night. The system will move quickly to the north. Quieter weather is on tap for Sunday.
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