Environment Canada release:

3:45 PM ADT Monday 16 March 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

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3:45 PM ADT Monday 16 March 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

Locations: Mainland Nova Scotia.

Maximum wind gusts: Southerly 90 km/h.

Time span: Tuesday morning until Tuesday afternoon.

Take steps to be prepared for utility outages.
Keep mobile devices charged.
Secure loose objects around your property that could be blown away.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.