Rainfall, wind warnings issued ahead of spring storm

A spring storm is expected to bring lots of rain to Halifax and much of Nova Scotia on Monday and Tuesday.

A rainfall warning and wind warning, both yellow-level, are in effect for the Halifax area, along with a special weather statement, calling for heavy rain and strong winds.

“It’s a widespread 30 to 50 mm of rain in the Halifax area, and I think most will be in the 40 to 50 mm range, and because we could see localized downpours or thunderstorms, there could be pockets of 60 mm” said CityNews Meteorologist Allister Aalders. “In terms of the winds, they will peak on Tuesday morning, southerly gusting 50 to 80, sometimes 90 or even 100 km/h.”

Aalders says rain is expected to start Monday evening, taper off overnight and come back strong on Tuesday morning.

Environment Canada says the heavy rain and melting snow could cause flooding in some areas with poor drainage, and says strong winds could lead to power outages.

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