3:39 PM ADT Thursday 5 September 2024 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Halifax Metro and Halifax County West Heavy rain is expected. Locations: Most of Nova Scotia. Total rainfall: 40 to 70 mm, except locally 100 mm or more in areas of heaviest rain. Time span: Friday evening until Saturday afternoon. Similar storms in the past have caused: - road shoulder erosion and washouts - flooding of basements, especially in poor drainage areas - scattered utility outages Remarks: An area of low pressure containing tropical moisture will bring significant rainfall to most of the province. The majority of the rain is expected to fall over a 12 hour period with rainfall rates near 25 mm per hour possible over some locations. In addition to the rain, gusty winds may cause tree branches to break on Saturday. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm .