Nova Scotia Buzz
From Environment Canada:
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Hurricane Fiona is expected to bring dangerous weather conditions later this week.
Locations: All of Nova Scotia.
Time span: Friday afternoon through Saturday.
Potential hazards include:
– Severe and damaging wind gusts
– Very high waves and coastal storm surge
– Intense rainfall rates
Remarks:
Hurricane Fiona is expected to merge with a trough and transform into a hurricane force post tropical cyclone on Saturday. The combination of Fiona and the trough will produce very heavy rain beginning Friday afternoon with the heaviest rain overnight into Saturday. Flooding and washed out roads are likely in some areas.
Strong to severe wind gusts are expected to begin impacting the region on Friday night peaking on Saturday. Past storms of this nature have produced prolonged utility outages and structural damage. Buildings under construction will be particularly vulnerable.
Household preparations and emergency kits should be rushed to completion prior to the start of inclement weather. This would include sufficient food and water for up to 72 hours, means to charge cellular phones if lacking a landline and securing or removing outdoor furniture. Hazardous travel is likely and alternative travel plans should be sought in advance.
Environment Canada meteorologists will continue to monitor the situation seriously and will provide more details as Fiona approaches.
