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High winds and strong rains are expected to sweep through the Maritimes on Sunday, with snow possible in some areas.
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· Posted: May 03, 2026 1:51 PM EDT | Last Updated: 25 minutes ago
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A pedestrian walks through the rain and wind during a rainfall warning in Halifax in 2023. (The Canadian Press)
Environment Canada is warning Atlantic Canadians to clear drains and batten down outside items as high winds, heavy rains — and even some snow — get set to batter the region.
The weather agency has issued warnings for all of mainland Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and southern New Brunswick as a low-pressure system moves into the region today.
Between 25 to 40 millimetres of rain is expected across the Maritimes between this afternoon and early Monday morning with a snowy mix possible in some areas, especially at higher elevations.
High winds are also expected, with gusts up to 100 km/h possible in western Cape Breton.
Northumberland Ferries is warning passengers that the ferry service between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia may be cancelled because of wind Monday morning.
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