Weather warnings are in place as wind and rain are about to batter most of the province Monday, continuing Monday night.

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall, wind and storm surge warning for the Atlantic Coast, especially south-facing shorelines near Halifax and Eastern shore.

The forecaster says wave heights could reach 6 to 8 meters.  There could be coastal flooding, beach erosion, minor infrastructure damage coastal debris and localized road washouts.

High waves combined with the surge may cause damage along the coast.

Environment Canada says maximum wind gusts could reach 100 km/h.

Heavy rain is also on the way with 50 to 70 mm expected into Tuesday.

The forecaster says a large area of rain will be in addition to the strong winds and will spread across Nova Scotia Sunday night and Monday morning.  Rainfall will likely peak Monday night. For eastern areas, rain will continue well into Tuesday.

Only a wind warning is in place for the southern tip and northern parts of the province.