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August 26 2026

Environment Canada warns of potentially severe thunderstorms

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Parts of Northeastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton are under a severe thunderstorm watch as muggy conditions continue developing across the region.

Environment Canada says these storms could be capable of producing heavy rain with local amounts of up to 40 millimetres per hour.

Storms are expected to start Wednesday afternoon and continue into the early evening.

This follows a major flash flood last Sunday that damaged more than 100 homes in Eskasoni First Nation.

Weather experts say when thunder roars, you should head indoors.

June 30 2026

Severe thunderstorm to slam parts of northern Cape Breton

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Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm affecting parts of northern Cape Breton.

They say the storm could bring strong wind gusts and heavy rain across the region, with the possibility of damaging hail and lightning.

A yellow-level severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Inverness and Victoria Counties, with the most impacted areas including Chéticamp through Pleasant Bay to Margaree Forks.

Environment Canada says when thunder roars, go indoors.