Occurred Nov 6, 2026, 7:20:28 PM UTC

First published Nov 7, 2026, 12:59:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 1:46:16 AM UTC

Heavy rain

Special weather - Colchester County North

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts

A weather statement for Hants County reports prolonged heavy rainfall is possible, with 40–70 mm potentially falling through Sunday night and thundershowers possibly bringing locally heavier rain. The item was published November 6, 2026.

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Affected location: Hants County, Nova Scotia

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The statement advises continued monitoring of Environment Canada alerts and forecasts while the locations of the highest rainfall remain uncertain.

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Nov 6, 2026, 7:20 PM UTC
A weather statement for Hants County reports prolonged heavy rainfall is possible, with 40–70 mm potentially falling through Sunday night and thundershowers possibly bringing locally heavier rain. The item was published November 6, 2026.
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