A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Yarmouth, Shelburne and Queens counties.
Environment Canada says heavy showers and thunderstorms are tracking towards southwestern Nova Scotia Thursday morning.
Stong winds and localized torrential rainfall may occur with up to 25 mm per hour or possibly higher.
The forecaster advises that lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.
Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
