Environment Canada has issued weather alerts across much of Nova Scotia as a system bringing heavy rain and strong winds moves into the province.
The national weather agency says 40 to 60 millimetres of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts possible.
Wind gusts could also reach up to 80 kilometres per hour in some areas.
The system is expected to begin affecting western Nova Scotia Monday afternoon, spreading east through the evening. Conditions are expected to improve first in the west by Tuesday afternoon, with rain and wind tapering off across eastern areas by Tuesday evening.
Environment Canada says the rain could increase the risk of localized flooding, as frozen ground in many areas will limit how quickly water can drain away.
Residents are being asked to clear storm drains and drainage pipes near their homes to help reduce the risk of flooding as the rain moves through.
Yellow rainfall warnings are in effect for southern parts of the province and along the Atlantic coastline, where heavier rainfall is possible.
In Cape Breton, a yellow Les Suêtes wind warning is in effect from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence, where southeasterly wind gusts could reach up to 120 kilometres per hour Monday evening through early Tuesday morning.
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