Special Weather Statement Issued for Kings County: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Kings County, warning of heavy rainfall up to 50 mm and wind gusts reaching 80 km/h starting Monday afternoon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Kings County. The alert warns of a weather system bringing significant rainfall and strong southerly winds to the region.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected by this statement is Kings County, Nova Scotia. The weather system is expected to impact western Nova Scotia starting this afternoon before moving into eastern sections of the province by the evening.
What You Should Do
Residents are encouraged to monitor subsequent alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, residents can send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NSStorm.
Expected Conditions
Total rainfall is expected to reach between 30 and 50 mm, with locally higher amounts possible in some areas. Strong southerly winds are forecast with potential gusts reaching up to 80 km/h. Additionally, very mild temperatures are expected to cause rapid melting of the remaining snowpack, which may contribute to runoff.
Timeline
The weather event is expected to begin over western Nova Scotia this afternoon, March 16, 2026. Forecasters expect two heavier pulses of rain, with a potential break in precipitation during the overnight hours early Tuesday morning. Conditions are expected to improve as rain and wind end over western areas Tuesday afternoon and over eastern sections of the province by Tuesday evening.
Source: ECCC Official Notice