Environment Canada release:

3:16 PM AST Sunday 16 February 2025

Wind Warning in effect for:
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: southwesterly up to 90 km/h.

Locations: the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia from Lunenburg County to Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County, Antigonish County and Inverness County – south of Mabou.

Time span: beginning Monday morning and diminishing somewhat Monday afternoon.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.

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.