Current Conditions - Nain, NF

Latest Weather News - Halifax

• Wind expected in Atlantic region as storm recedes

  A weakened Hurricane Melissa is making for a wet and windy weekend in much of Atlantic Canada, with some areas warned of possible flurries as the storm weakens.

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  Nov 1
• Rough weather rolls through Eastern Canada; Melissa expected to miss Newfoundland

  The Category 1 hurricane was heading in a northeasterly direction, about 800 kilometres south of Nova Scotia, feeding some of its moisture into the low-pressure system.

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  Oct 31
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• Watch out for flying Halloween decorations as rain, wind on tap for Atlantic Canada

  The system should move during the day, bringing most of the heavy rain to P.E.I. and eastern Nova Scotia by the time children are ready to head out for trick or treating.

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  Oct 30
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• Melissa partly to blame for wet, windy Halloween in the Maritimes and eastern Quebec

  The latest forecasts for the three provinces are calling for 30 to 50 millimetres of rain, with higher amounts possible in some areas.

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  Oct 29
• Wet, windy weather later this week for Maritimes, forecasters watching Hurricane Melissa

  While Hurricane Melissa isn't tracking to make landfall on Canada's east coast, some wet and windy weather is expected for the region at the end of the week.

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  Oct 27
• Learning lessons from Canada’s wildfire season

  Governments and non-profit groups are taking time to review this year's wildfire season and the challenges posed by evacuating tens of thousands of people.

  Politics

  Oct 12
• Steamy weather across Atlantic Canada leads to record-setting temperatures

  Hot air carried from the United States on the jet stream helped set new, unofficial temperature records in more than two dozen communities across Atlantic Canada on Monday.

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  Oct 7
• N.S. wildfire out of control at 2.85 square km

  The wildfire in Lake George, Nova Scotia, is still considered out of control, and has grown in dry, windy conditions, despite containment efforts.

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  Oct 5
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• Fall forecast: Canadians to see above-normal temperatures in a wet autumn

  Canadians can expect a warmer than normal fall season in the coming months, but meteorologists say that will turn cold near the end of November, with more rainfall than the summer.

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  Sep 22
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• ‘A spooky season’: Drought and heat reducing pumpkin yield in Canadian farms

  Drought and extreme heat are cutting into the size and supply of pumpkins that are usually carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween or frozen and canned for food.

  Environment

  Sep 13
• ‘Remarkably quiet’ Atlantic hurricane season so far, but don’t let your guard down

  The Atlantic hurricane season has been off to a quiet start but meteorologists warn it's still too early to let your guard down. 

  Canada

  Sep 11
• Hurricane Erin won’t touch down in Atlantic Canada but could be an issue for wildfires

  Environment Canada said Hurricane Erin should stay far offshore but will bring dangerous surf and gusty winds over coastal areas of Nova Scotia and the Avalon Peninsula.

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  Aug 22
• Hurricane Erin: Storm won’t make landfall in N.S., but will bring very high waves

  While Hurricane Erin is not expected to come close to land in the Maritimes, it is still likely to play havoc on both land and sea in Nova Scotia.

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  Aug 21
• Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in Caribbean

  The U.S. government deployed more than 200 emergency workers to Puerto Rico as a precaution after a flood watch was issued for the entire U.S. territory.

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  Aug 16
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• Struggling with the heat? It’s not just you as summer days above 30 C spike

  Amid ongoing heat waves, cities like Toronto, Montreal and Halifax have seen more days above 30 C than normal, some far surpassing their 2024 numbers.

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  Aug 13
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• Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario

  Extreme heat is expected to ease in many parts of Canada today, while the Atlantic provinces continue to bear the brunt of a multi-day heat wave.

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  Aug 13
• Heat wave set to end in B.C., with relief coming for other provinces soon

  Environment Canada advises people to limit the amount of time they spend outdoors and to monitor for signs of heat exhaustion in these conditions.

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  Aug 12
• Stifling heat forecast in Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic provinces and parts of B.C.

  Another day of punishing heat and humidity is expected to hit Ontario, Quebec and the four Atlantic provinces.

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  Aug 11
• Eastern Canada faces widespread drought conditions after dry start to summer

  Many cities including Toronto, Halifax, and St. John's are experiencing 50 per cent or less of normal rainfall since the start of meteorological summer on June 1st.

  Environment

  Aug 8
• ‘Really confusing’: N.S. forest restrictions leave public scrambling for what’s OK

  Nova Scotia's recent burn and travel bans have left many across the province confused about the rules citing unclear signage and enforcement for the regulations.

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  Aug 7
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• Heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Atlantic Canada

  Daytime temperatures from Windsor, Ontario, to St. John's, Newfoundland, are going to remain hot a little longer.

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  Jul 17
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• Heat warnings to stretch into Thursday across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

  Residents in affected areas should stay hydrated and watch out for early signs of heat stroke, which include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst and intense fatigue. 

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  Jul 2
• Tropical Storm Andrea forming over the Atlantic, but is not expected to pose a threat

  The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed east of Bermuda, but it isn't expected to pose much of a threat.

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  Jun 24
• Canada’s summer forecast 2025: Hot and dry conditions a concern for wildfires

  This summer especially, many of us will be exploring our own country like never before and the weather will play an important role in where we visit and when.

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  Jun 1