Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast under rainfall warnings
All that snow and ice makes flooding in some areas a significant possibility
With heavy rainfall on the way, much of Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast is under weather warnings.
After freezing temperatures and more than a metre of snow fell over the past week and a half, the risk of flooding — especially in low-lying areas — has increased.
"A trough of low pressure will bring rain at times heavy to the area beginning this evening. While the heaviest rain is expected tonight, rain will continue on Friday before northerly winds and falling temperatures will cause the rain to change to snow Friday evening," reads a statement on Environment Canada's website.
"Rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 millimetres are expected with higher amounts possible along the coast. In addition to the rainfall, a significant amount of snowmelt is likely to contribute to local flooding."
Environment Canada has place the following areas of Nova Scotia under a rainfall warning.
- Digby County
- Guysborough County
- Halifax County, east of Porters Lake
- Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
- Lunenburg County
- Queens County
- Shelburne County
- Yarmouth County
The national weather service warns that low-lying areas are the most vulnerable.
"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow fast moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle or a person away," said Environment Canada.