A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Lunenburg County, late Tuesday afternoon.

Environment Canada says they are tracking a system that could produce strong wind gusts, pea to dime sized hail and heavy rain.

“The nearly stationary thunderstorm has developed near Maders Cove and is affecting Bayswater Beach, Mahone Bay and areas near Lunenburg,” says the forecaster.

It’s possible for 40 mm of rain to fall in under one hour.

Be prepared for flash flooding and reduced visibility.