Periods of rain ending near noon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Risk of a thundershower this morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm(0.2 to 0.4 in). Fog retreating to the coast this morning. Wind south 40 km/h (25 mph) gusting to 70 km/h (43 mph) becoming west 30 km/h (19 mph) gusting to 50 km/h (31 mph) this afternoon. Temperature steady near 19C(66F). UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight
Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle this evening. Clearing overnight. Fog patches developing this evening and dissipating near midnight. Wind west 30 km/h (19 mph). Low 13C(55F).
Monday
Sunny. Wind west 20 km/h (12 mph). High 20C(68F).
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low 12C(54F). High 20C(68F).
Wednesday
Sunny. Low 13C(55F). High 17C(63F).
Thursday
Sunny. Low 9C(48F). High 17C(63F). Normals for the period low 11C(52F). High 19C(66F).
Reproduced with the permission of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2008.
Severe Weather Bulletin
issued by Environment Canada
at 7:26 am ADT Sunday 7 September 2008.
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Watches/warnings in effect for Nova Scotia...
Rainfall warning for:
Digby County
Annapolis County
Kings County
Hants County
Colchester County - Truro and South
Colchester County - Cobequid Bay
Cumberland County - Minas Shore
Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
Colchester County North
Pictou County
Antigonish County
Inverness County - South of Mabou
Inverness County - Mabou and North
Victoria County.
This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected or
occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen
for updated statements.
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Watches/warnings ended for Nova Scotia...
Rainfall warning ended for:
Queens County
Shelburne County
Yarmouth County.
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==Discussion==
the remnants of Tropical Storm Hanna remain on track to cross the
valley and central Nova Scotia this afternoon and western Cape Breton
tonight. Rain at times heavy ahead of Hanna will taper off by this
evening in hannas wake. Total rainfall amounts of up to 70
millimetres are forecast. However locally higher amounts are
possible. Winds will be gusty from the south to southeast ahead of
Hanna but wind warnings are not expected to be required.
Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details.
End/aspc