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Serious weather's coming. Are you ready, Halifax?

Some good morning, buddy — this is Halifax, and we have stories.

### There's some serious weather coming our way

Well now, it looks like Mother Nature's got a bit of a temper today, my son. According to the latest intelligence data from our live monitors, there are active weather alerts for Halifax right now. The specifics of that statement aren't clear just yet, but when they issue a general alert like that, you know it's not for a gentle sea breeze. We're used to a bit of a blow here in the harbour, but it always pays to keep an ear to the ground, especially when you're thinking about crossing on the ferry or walking down Spring Garden Road later.

These things can turn quickly, like a good fiddle tune changing key. The last time we had one of these general alerts, it was a proper Nor'easter that shut down most of the city, so folks need to pay attention. Keep an eye on the Halifax Transit schedule if you're commuting, and maybe hold off on that walk along the waterfront until we know more. We'll be keeping a very close watch on this, buddy, and we'll let you know as soon as more details about this weather statement come in.

* Active Weather Alerts: Status UNKNOWN.

* Specific details of the statement: UNKNOWN.

* Source: Live intelligence monitor data.

This is the sort of thing that changes your whole day, doesn't it? Stay safe out there, and we'll keep you posted.

Tommy MacLellan, MiTL Sports Desk, Halifax.

Keith and the crew are talking about this on the show right now — you can catch it live at mornings.live.

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