Warnings

3:34 PM ADT Tuesday 22 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 up to 50 cm except higher in areas where large waves break on shore



Maximum wave heights: 7 to 9 metres, possibly exceeding 10 metres over eastern areas.



Locations: From Yarmouth County east to Cape Breton.



Time span: For the Southwest Shore near high tides this evening and Wednesday afternoon. For the Eastern Shore and Cape Breton, near the high tides this evening and near noon Wednesday.



Remarks: Storm surge and very large breaking waves are the main concern and could pose a significant threat. Currently 4-6 metre waves at the coast will build to 7-9 metres early this evening with waves breaking higher along parts of the coast. The high waves will persist into the overnight period. Early Wednesday as Teddy approaches, eastern Nova Scotia will see very large wave and significant storm surge. 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 exercise extreme caution.

This is a potentially dangerous situation. High waves combined with the surge may cause damage along the coast. Coastal flooding is possible along the shoreline. Stay away from affected shorelines.



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.

3:33 PM ADT Tuesday 22 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 later today, southerly 90 to 110 km/h for eastern areas on Wednesday.



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



Time span: this afternoon until late this evening, then a second pulse for eastern areas Wednesday morning.



Remarks: Winds will continue to strengthen over the coast of Nova Scotia as Teddy approaches from the south. Gusty winds of 100 km/h have developed over parts of coastal Nova Scotia, and will spread to eastern Cape Breton this evening. Late this 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.

3:31 PM ADT Tuesday 22 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: most of Nova Scotia.



Time span: tonight and into Wednesday.



Remarks: Rain associated with Hurricane Teddy will intensify this evening and continue into Wednesday. The rain will gradually dissipate on Wednesday from west to east across the province as Hurricane Teddy departs the region, heading towards Newfoundland. 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.

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.

3:07 PM ADT Tuesday 22 September 2020

Tropical storm warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Tropical storm force winds of 70 gusting to 100 km/h over exposed areas from Hurricane Teddy can be expected over the above regions.



Tropical storm force winds ahead of Hurricane Teddy will continue to affect Nova Scotia tonight, accompanied by rain at times heavy. A second swath of strong southerly winds will briefly affect eastern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton early Wednesday morning.



Potential wind gusts: 80 to 90 km/h possibly reaching 110 km/h over exposed areas and along parts of the coast.



Locations: Coastal regions of mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton



Time span: this evening. A second period of strong winds can be expected over eastern Nova Scotia Wednesday morning.



Remarks: Tropical storm force easterly winds are occuring over much of Nova Scotia ahead of Hurricane Teddy. Winds are expected to gust to 80 to 100 km/h over exposed areas and along parts of the coast this evening. A period of very strong southerly winds gusting to 90 to 110 km/h will affect eastern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Wednesday morning as the center of Post-Tropical Teddy crosses eastern Nova Scotia.

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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