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Fiona Slams Eastern Canada

September 24, 2022
By Weatherbug Meteorologists
Post-Tropical Fiona hit Nova Scotia especially hard overnight, and will continue to impact eastern Canada through the weekend.

As of 5 p.m. AST/EDT, Post-Tropical Cyclone Fiona is located at 48.4 N and 60.5 W, or 80 miles northwest of Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland. Fiona has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph as it moves northeast at 8 mph, and it has a minimum central pressure of 952 mb, or 28.12 inches of mercury.

Widespread power outages have occurred in Nova Scotia due to the rain, wind, and coastal flooding. Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and western Newfoundland can expect to see 3 to 6 inches of rain, with a localized maximum of 10 inches. Two to 5 inches of rain will be found in Labrador and eastern Quebec. Eastern New Brunswick should expect 1 to 3 inches.

Storm surge will bring coastal flooding to Atlantic Canada, accompanied by rough surf conditions. Additional flooding is a possibility in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and western Newfoundland due to heavy rainfall.

While the climatological peak of hurricane season just recently passed, it is very important to still be ready for a tropical storm or hurricane should one come your way. Collect non-perishable goods and water, blankets, radios and batteries, and extra cellphone chargers into a hurricane-supply kit. Scope out multiple evacuation routes in case your preferred route is traffic-jammed or blocked.