To monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada: https://weather.gc.ca/?center=36.07161646,-85.17653731
September 6, 2024: Rainfall Warning in Effect
An Envirnment Canada Rainfall Warning is in effect for Queens County, as well as most of Western Nova Scotia. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.
The warning notes that heavy rain is expected In amounts of 40 to 60 mm, except locally 100 mm in areas of heaviest rain. From Friday evening until Saturday afternoon. The majority of the rain is expected to fall over a 12 hour period with rainfall rates up to 25 mm per hour possible over some locations. In addition to the rain, wind gusts of up to 70 to 80 km/h are expected on Saturday.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
Similar storms in the past have caused:
- road shoulder erosion and washouts
- flooding of basements, especially in poor drainage areas
- scattered utility outages
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada: https://weather.gc.ca/?center=54.81923267,-90.21220431
________________________________________________________
