You'll need a good sou'wester, buddy.

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

Well, if you're looking out your window this morning, you might be thinking, 'Tommy, what's with that weird sky?' And you'd be right to ask, my son, because something's brewing. The weather folks, they've put out an 'UNKNOWN' statement, which, for those of us who've lived through enough nor'easters and the occasional hurricane, means "keep your eyes peeled and your good boots handy." It’s not often they just say 'UNKNOWN,' and that usually signals something shifty is on its way, something they haven't quite pinned down yet. So, before you head down Spring Garden Road for your morning coffee, just remember that the harbour can get pretty wild when the weather decides to put on a show.

This kind of alert, even when it's vague, tells us the meteorologists at Environment and Climate Change Canada are seeing something unusual on their radar, something that doesn't fit the usual patterns. It means we should all be ready for whatever the Atlantic decides to throw our way today, whether it's a sudden squall or just a whole lot of fog rolling in from Georges Bank. Best to keep an eye on those skies and maybe check in with the Halifax Transit ferry schedule before you plan your commute across to Dartmouth.

* **What we know:** An "UNKNOWN" weather statement has been issued.

* **What it means:** Conditions are unpredictable and could change rapidly.

* **What to do:** Stay informed and prepare for sudden shifts in weather.

We'll be watching this closely, because an 'UNKNOWN' in Halifax often means a big story by sundown.

Some good morning, buddy — this is Halifax, and we have stories. Keith and the crew are talking about this on the show right now – catch it live over at mornings.live.