Nova Scotia Buzz
Meteorologists from around the world are watching Hurricane Fiona as she nears Nova Scotia’s shores in what could be a record breaking weather event.
The lowest pressure storm ever recorded in Nova Scotia was 951 mb and the lowest in Canada was recorded at 940 mb. All reliable weather models show a number well below those when Fiona makes landfall.
“It’s likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime type of storm.” says Craig CeeCee, Meteorologist and instructor at Mississippi State University.
The provincial Emergency Management Office reminds Nova Scotians to minimize the risk of property damage and personal injury by being prepared for potentially severe weather this weekend.
Nova Scotians should monitor local weather forecasts and be ready for the storm’s arrival. The basic checklist includes:
- having enough food and water for 72 hours
- monitoring local media outlets for updates
- securing gates, doors and windows
- moving yard furniture and securing trash cans, hanging plants and anything that can be picked up by wind
- checking radio batteries
- filling vehicles with gas and parking them away from trees
- keeping pets inside
- moving any type of watercraft to high ground
- ensuring personal and family safety
- checking on neighbours
- not leaving candles unattended.
