Current Conditions - Shearwater, NS

Latest Weather News - Halifax

• High winds from Subtropical Storm Josephine nix N.S.-P.E.I. ferry crossings

  Environment Canada says winds from the north are gusting at 65 kilometres per hour and are expected to diminish to 45 kilometres per hour by midnight.

  Weather

  Oct 23
• Subtropical storm bringing rain and wind to parts of Atlantic Canada, diverts cruise ship

  Environment Canada has issued yellow rainfall warnings for parts of northern and eastern Nova Scotia Thursday with rainfall amounts of 50 to 70 millimetres.

  Weather

  Oct 22
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• Support pours in for tortoise ahead of surgery

  A beloved 104-year-old gopher tortoise, Gus, is receiving love and well wishes from supporters across the world ahead of his surgery.

  Health

  Oct 10
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• Record slow hurricane season, but Maritimers warned to stay vigilant about extreme weather

  So far, no hurricane has formed in the Atlantic basin despite the fact the climatological peak of hurricane season, Sept. 10, has already passed. 

  Weather

  Sep 15
• 2 Cape Breton counties lift states of emergency as flooding recovery continues

  More than 200 millimetres of rain fell in less than two days across Cape Breton island, causing roads to be damaged or washed away and stranding some residents.

  Canada

  Sep 8
• More heavy rain forecast for Cape Breton as it recovers from weekend storm

  People are asked to check conditions before leaving, follow all road closures, don’t drive through floodwater, and turn around if drivers encounter flooding or a damaged road.

  Weather

  Sep 7
• Nova Scotia mourning woman who died in province’s severe flooding: premier

  Environment Canada has dropped its warnings for Nova Scotia, but there is still more rain in the forecast after flooding and widespread damage was reported.

  Weather

  Sep 6
• Environment Canada says Atlantic Canadians could be in for a wet long weekend

  Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for central and eastern Nova Scotia, and all of P.E.I. 

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  Sep 4
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• Maritimes under heat warnings with humidex nearing 40 this week

  People are urged to take action to protect themselves regardless of whether they're at higher risk as extreme heat can affect everyone's health.

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  Aug 5
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• Heavy Nova Scotia rain threatens flooding on anniversary of deadly 2023 flash flood

  Environment Canada has issued a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Nova Scotia, as the province's emergency management minister warns residents to take the forecast 'seriously.'

  Weather

  Jul 22
• Maritime officials urge caution as temperatures, wildfire risk increase

  Whether it be camping, barbecuing or just enjoying the great outdoors, local officials in the Maritimes say people should exercise caution.

  Weather

  Jul 9
• Heat warnings as hot, humid weather forecast for Maritimes until Saturday

  Maritimers are being told to prepare for a couple of days of high temperatures and humidity as a heat wave that began earlier this week in Ontario and Quebec has made its way east.

  Weather

  Jul 2
• El Nino expected to lessen the number of tropical storms and hurricanes this season

  The Canadian Hurricane Centre is predicting a slightly below average hurricane season because forecasters are anticipating the emergence of a disruptive El Nino climate pattern.

  Weather

  May 21
• Warm weather in the Maritimes hints at a hot summer ahead

  The summer forecast is calling for above-normal temperatures in July and August. Wednesday's high reached 30 C in Halifax and 32 C in Fredericton.

  Weather

  May 20
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• Drought conditions improve nationwide but Maritime farmers still recovering

  The April report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada notes Atlantic Canada saw slow improvement from last year's extreme drought conditions

  Economy

  May 19
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• First heat warnings of the year issued for parts of Nova Scotia

  The warnings cover Annapolis, Kings, Lunenburg and Queens counties. Temperatures are expected to reach 30 C, combined with overnight lows near 16 C.

  Weather

  May 19
• 30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

  Multiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.

  Weather

  May 15
• Maritimes set for wet start to workweek with heavy rain, possible snow forecast

  Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for Sunday into Monday in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and parts of southern and eastern New Brunswick. 

  Weather

  May 3
• ‘Stay connected’: Atlantic Canada’s messy winter has been hard on students, seniors

  The severe weather is the latest in a winter that has taken its toll on both students and seniors in Atlantic Canada.

  Weather

  Apr 1
• Snowfall closes some schools, cancels ferries in Nova Scotia

  Snow has led to several school closures along Nova Scotia's east coast, with some ferry trips scheduled for Monday night also cancelled.

  Weather

  Mar 23
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• Parts of Nova Scotia, Quebec get early spring blast of snow

  Two days after the first day of spring, parts of Atlantic Canada and Quebec will see another blast of winter with Environment Canada forecasting several centimetres of snow.

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  Mar 22
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• Nova Scotia, New Brunswick bracing for heavy rain, strong winds

  The federal weather agency says most of southern and central New Brunswick and western and eastern Nova Scotia will be impacted.

  Canada

  Mar 16
• Winter’s grip continues across much of Canada; forecasts call for snow, freezing rain

  Snow is continuing to fall in parts of Ontario, B.C. and Quebec, with heavy rain and freezing rain expected in some communities in the Maritimes and Ontario.

  Weather

  Mar 15
• Atlantic Canada wakes up to more snow and ice in wake of winter storm

  Public schools in Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city were closed Tuesday as crews cleaned up the roads.

  Weather

  Feb 24