07/22/2023
RAINFALL WARNING - ISSUED SATURDAY 7:55 AM
Rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.
Additional rainfall: 40 to 100 mm, locally higher amounts possible.
Locations: most of Nova Scotia northeast of Queens County including Cape Breton.
Time span: ending late this afternoon over southwestern Nova Scotia, ending late this evening over eastern regions.
Remarks: The tropical nature of the rainfall from this system has already significantly impacted parts of the province, with some areas already receiving in excess of 150 mm from this system, and torrential rainfall rates in excess of 25 mm per hour reported in some downpours. This has led to reports of localized flooding and road closures in these areas. Embedded thundershowers have also given frequent lightning and caused some local power disruptions. However the amounts of rain received so far has varied dramatically across the province and even within the same county.
