Virgin Radio Storm Watch
WEATHER for January 17th
Special Weather Statement in Effect
Large waves, pounding surf and elevated sea water levels are expected, possibly exceeding high astronomical tide. Locations: exposed shorelines of Lunenberg and Halifax Counties.
Wind Warning in Effect
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.
Maximum gusts: southeasterly 80 to 100 km/h.
Today
Becoming cloudy this morning then snow changing to rain this afternoon. Fog patches developing this afternoon. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Rainfall amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning then increasing to 60 gusting to 90 late this afternoon. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 19 this morning. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight
Rain ending late this evening then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches. Amount 10 mm. Wind southeast 60 km/h gusting to 90 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 this evening. Temperature rising to 7 by morning.
CANCELLATIONS for January 17th (updated at 7:55am)
CSAP early dismissal for école Rose-des-Vents and the Centre Scolaire de la Rive-Sud. 3 hours earlier dismissal. 12 noon.
South Shore Regional Centre for Education schools - Due to impending weather, school will be dismissed three hours early at 12 p.m. (Jan. 17)
Annapolis Valley Regional Schools - Due to impending weather, school will be dismissed three hours early at 12 p.m. (Jan. 17)
Helpful Links:
Nova Scotia’s Emergency Management Office
Stormwatch is updated as cancellations and information come in. Check back frequently as storms progress.
