Southern Maritimes Early September Rainstorm Update Three

Shelburne County
10:43 AM ADT Sunday 09 September 2012
Rainfall warning for
Shelburne County issued

Up to 75 millimetres of rain expected by Monday evening.

This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system over Quebec will track north today as it deepens. A frontal system from this low will slowly move across the Maritimes today and tonight. This feature will give periods of rain to some areas today. Tonight the feature will begin to draw moisture from hurricane Leslie..Which is well to the south..And give rain at times heavy to the province tonight and Monday. Total rainfall amounts of up to 75 millimetres are currently forecast for mainland Nova Scotia by Monday evening. These amounts could increase as the track and intensity of the hurricane becomes clearer.