Nova Scotia Hurricane Tracker
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for Nova Scotia and the Atlantic coast.
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
Current hurricanes near Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a peninsula and island in Atlantic Canada, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Fundy. This list names each active tropical storm or hurricane near Nova Scotia, with its category and status. Each storm links to its own tracker page.
No active tropical storm or hurricane is listed near Nova Scotia.
Last updated:
How RainViewer shows storms
The Canadian Hurricane Centre publishes the official weather warnings and storm information for Nova Scotia. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings.
See the full storm path
Tap any point on the path to see wind speed, category and direction at that point.
Read the category in one place
Open any storm to see its category and intensity.
Get a notification when a storm approaches
RainViewer sends a Tropical Storm Alert when a storm approaches your area.
See Nova Scotia storms in RainViewer
When is hurricane season in Nova Scotia?
Hurricane season in Nova Scotia runs from 1 June to 30 November. Most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, and 10 September is the climatological peak, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A hurricane starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organise. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and the National Hurricane Center gives it a name. It becomes a hurricane when its winds reach hurricane strength.
Sea temperatures around Nova Scotia are highest in late summer. This is the time of the most storm activity. Early in the season, storms often form in the Gulf of Mexico or the western Caribbean Sea. Later in the season, storms often start as tropical waves that leave West Africa and cross the Atlantic Ocean. Storms reach Nova Scotia from the south, after they move north along the US East Coast or over the Atlantic Ocean. The Canadian Hurricane Centre is based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Storms in other Canadian provinces
Nova Scotia is one of the Canadian provinces with its own hurricane tracker. See current and past storms near New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island on their pages, or open the Canada page.
Hurricane categories at a glance
Tropical Depression (<39 mph)
Rain and gusty wind, no hurricane classification yet.
Tropical Storm (39-73 mph)
Heavy rain, coastal flooding, fallen branches.
Category 1 Hurricane (74-95 mph)
Roof and cladding damage, fallen trees, power cuts.
Category 2 Hurricane (96-110 mph)
Major roof damage, trees snapped, prolonged power cuts.
Category 3 Hurricane (111-129 mph)
Structural damage to homes, water and power loss for days.
Category 4 Hurricane (130-156 mph)
Severe structural damage, long-term power and water loss.
Category 5 Hurricane (157 mph or higher)
Total roof failure and wall collapse, area uninhabitable for weeks.
FAQ
Where can I see current hurricanes near Nova Scotia?
The hurricane tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near Nova Scotia, and the list under the map names each active storm near Nova Scotia. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near Nova Scotia are listed further down the page.
When is hurricane season in Nova Scotia, and which months are busiest?
Hurricane season in Nova Scotia runs from 1 June to 30 November, and most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center. 10 September is the climatological peak, the date when historical records show the most tropical storms and hurricanes. Storms reach Nova Scotia from the south, after they move north along the US East Coast or over the Atlantic Ocean.
Which official source issues hurricane warnings for Nova Scotia?
The Canadian Hurricane Centre publishes the official weather warnings for Nova Scotia, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) publishes forecasts and advisories for every active storm in the Atlantic basin. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. The NHC is the source for official basin forecasts.
What does the forecast cone show on the Nova Scotia map?
The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the centre of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the centre, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path.
Where can I see rain radar for Nova Scotia?
RainViewer shows rain radar for Nova Scotia, and the Nova Scotia weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.
RainViewer
