Warnings

10:24 PM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Storm surge warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

High Storm Surge levels and very large waves are expected to impact the coast.



Maximum water levels: storm surge of 50 cm except higher in areas where large wave break on shore



Maximum wave heights: 7 to 9 metres, breaking higher along parts of the coast.



Locations: From Yarmouth County east to Guysborough.



Time span: For the Eastern Shore, near the high tides Tuesday evening and wednesday morning. For the Southwest Shore near high tides on tuesday morning and Tuesday evening.



Remarks: The main risk is for very large waves, rough and pounding surf and a threat for rip currents. On Tuesday morning 3-4 metre waves at the coast will build to 7-9 metres late in the day, with waves breaking higher along parts of the coast. The high waves will persist into the overnight period. Outside of the times for high tide there is still a threat for very large waves, rough and pounding surf, and local overwash. The public should observe extreme caution.

High waves combined with the surge may cause damage along the coast. Coastal erosion is likely in vulnerable areas. Coastal flooding is possible along the shoreline.



Storm surge warnings are issued when water levels pose a threat to coastal regions.



Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

10:15 PM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.



Total rainfall amount: 50 to 75 mm, possibly reaching 100 mm in areas of heaviest rain.



Locations: Lunenburg, Halifax, and Guysborough Counties



Time span: beginning late Tuesday morning and continuing into Wednesday.



Remarks: The initial rain bands ahead of Hurricane Teddy will reach the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia late Tuesday morning. Rain will be heavy at times through the afternoon and then diminish somewhat in the evening. A second burst of heavier rain is expected just ahead of Teddy as it approaches the coast overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. Total amounts may exceed 50 mm by 6 a.m. Wednesday, with total rainfall possibly reaching 100 mm in areas of heaviest rain by Wednesday night. This warning is likely to be expanded with future updates.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.



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@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

10:14 PM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.



Maximum gusts: northeasterly 90 to 100 km/h along parts of the coast.



Locations: Along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia from Digby County to Victoria County



Time span: Tuesday afternoon until late Tuesday evening.



Remarks: Winds will strengthen over the coast of Nova Scotia on Tuesday as Teddy approaches from the south. Winds will reach warning criteria over the Atlantic and lower Fundy coasts of mainland Nova Scotia on Tuesday afternoon, and over eastern Cape Breton on Tuesday evening.



Late Tuesday evening and into the overnight hours, winds will shift to southeasterly and diminish somewhat over eastern Nova Scotia before strengthening again overnight and Wednesday morning as Teddy crosses the province. Winds will remain near warning criteria over western mainland Nova Scotia through the night as they shift to northwesterly.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.



Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.



Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

3:58 PM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Tropical storm warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Tropical storm force winds of 60 gusting to 90 km/h over exposed areas from Hurricane Teddy can be expected over the above regions.



Tropical storm force winds ahead of Hurricane Teddy expected to begin affecting parts of Nova Scotia late on Tuesday, accompanied by rain at times heavy in the afternoon and evening.



Potential wind gusts: 65 to 100 km/h over exposed areas and along parts of the coast.



Locations: Coastal regions of mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton



Time span: From noon Tuesday into Late Wednesday.



Remarks: Tropical storm force northeasterly winds will develop across much of Nova Scotia ahead of Hurricane Teddy on Tuesday. Winds are expected to gust to 80 to 100 km/h over exposed areas and along parts of the coast Tuesday afternoon and evening. Another period of strong winds is possible Wednesday morning overeasternmost sections of Nova Scotia as Teddy makes its closest approach to the province.

These winds could break tree branches potentially resulting in downed utility lines. Stay away from the shore - the combination of surge and large waves could result in dangerous rip currents and the risk of being pulled out to sea.



A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds near 65 km/h or more) are expected over parts of the region within 24 hours.



By nature, a tropical storm also implies the threat of local flooding from heavy rainfall - consult your local area forecast for possible rainfall warnings.



Please continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Reports of storm conditions and impacts can be emailed directly to NSstorm@canada.ca or by tweeting reports by province using #NSStorm, #NBStorm, #PEStorm, #NLwx, #QCStorm or #ONStorm.

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