Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Severe Weather Bulletin
issued by Environment Canada
at 7:42 PM AST Wednesday 7 January 2009.
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Watches/warnings in effect for Nova Scotia...

Storm surge warning for:
=new= Shelburne County
=new= Yarmouth County
=new= Digby County.

      High water levels and pounding surf expected Thursday morning
      at high tide.

      This is a warning that elevated coastal water levels are
      expected in these regions.  Monitor weather conditions.. listen
      for updated statements.

Freezing rain warning for:
      Mainland Nova Scotia
      Cape Breton.

      An extended periods of freezing rain is expected this evening
      west and overnight east.

      This is a warning that an extended period of freezing rain is
      expected or occurring in these regions.  Monitor weather
      conditions..listen for updated statements.

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==Discussion==
an intense low pressure system will push a warm front over Nova
Scotia this evening crossing northeastern regions tonight.
Freezing rain will continue into this evening over southwestern Nova
Scotia.  Snow ahead of the warm front will change to several hours of
ice pellets and freezing rain this evening over eastern Nova Scotia.
Precipitation will change to rain over all regions this evening or
overnight as strong south to southwest winds bring temperatures well
above zero as the warm front slides north of Nova Scotia.

Additionally higher than normal water levels are expected at high
tide along the Atlantic coast Thursday morning and the southern Gulf
of St.  Lawrence Thursday afternoon and evening.  In the tri-County
area large waves and pounding surf will accompany the high water
levels Thursday morning.  Western facing coastlines will likely
experience beach erosion and possible infrastructure damage.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details.

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