Station Name: Halifax Harbour
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Halifax, NS
Halifax County

GPS Coordinates: 44.5, -63.4

Nearby Water Temperatures

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Wed December 17, 2025, 3:34 PM
Expires: Thu December 18, 2025, 7:34 AM

Unseasonably warm temperatures, significant rainfall, and strong winds are expected. Locations: Nova Scotia. Potential rainfall: 25mm or more. Potential wind gusts: southerly 80 to 100 km/h Time span: Friday Afternoon until Saturday Afternoon. Remarks: Forecast guidance indicates unseasonably warm temperatures, with significant rainfall accumulations possible, and strong southerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h. Rainfall combined with melting snow may cause significant runoff and possible flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage. Strong winds may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines. Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance, as delays or disruptions could occur. Ensure gutters and storm drains are clear of snow, ice, and other debris. Secure loose outdoor items that could be blown around by wind. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.