WOCN31 CWHX 281145
Tropical cyclone information statement updated by the Canadian
Hurricane Centre of Environment Canada at 8:45 AM ADT Sunday
28 August 2011.
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Tropical cyclone information statement for:
Atlantic provinces
Southern Quebec.
For hurricane Irene.
The next statement will be issued by 3:00 PM ADT.
The core of Irene over the coast of New Jersey heading towards
New England. Rain and strong winds will spread across eastern
Canada today and Monday.
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==discussion==
1. Summary of basic information at 9.00 AM ADT.
Location: 40.2 north 73.9 west.
About 50 kilometres south of New York City.
Maximum sustained winds: 120 km/h.
Present movement: north northeast at 30 km/h.
Minimum central pressure: 961 MB.
2. Public weather impacts and warnings summary.
Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the Fundy coastlines of
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as well as the Atlantic coast of Nova
Scotia southwest of porter's lake. Hurricane Irene is currently
Over the coast of New Jersey and will move through New England
tonight as it rapidly transitions to a post-tropical system. As it
transitions, wind and rainfall will spread farther out from the
Storm center. It is expected that the heaviest rainfall
Will occur to the left of the track and highest winds to the right.
It is emphasized that a shift in the exact track or intensity of
Irene as it enters Canadian territory late today and tonight is
Not a critical factor as Irene is a large storm system with far
reaching impacts.
A. Wind.
Wind warnings are in effect for mainland Nova Scotia, Prince Edward
Island, and all but the northwestern corner of New Brunswick. Wind
gusts between 90 and 110 km/h km/h are possible tonight. The Quebec
storm prediction centre has issued wind warnings for portions of St.
Lawrence River Valley where wind gusts up to 100 km/h are expected.
B. Rainfall.
Rainfall warnings are in effect for all but eastern most portions
Of New Brunswick. Amounts of 50 to 80 millimetres are expected with
the possibility of some local areas in Northwest New Brunswick could
exceed 100 millimetres through Monday morning. The Quebec storm
prediction center has issued rainfall warnings for the Eastern
Townships east of Montréal and the St. Lawrence River Valley.
The risk of highest rainfall will be primarily left of the storm
track. It is worth noting that many parts of Eastern Canada have
received above normal rainfall this summer which could raise the risk
of flooding and streams overflowing.
C. Surge/waves.
The potential for high winds pushing storm surge and waves from the
southwest into the Bay of Fundy exists with this storm. It is
important to note that spring tides around midnight tonight and
midday Monday in that region could exacerbate surge/wave effects
Note that as of now, there is a timing uncertainty of +/- 3 hours
with this storm. Higher than normal water levels and heavy pounding
surf are also possible throughout the maritime provinces and eastern
portions of Quebec and the St Lawrence river/gulf region as the
Storm moves through tonight and Monday.
3. Marine impacts and warnings summary.
Gale or storm force wind warnings are in effect for most of the
Maritimes marine district with the exception of southeasternmost
waters. Gale and storm force wind warnings are in effect for areas
of the St. Lawrence River Valley. Gale warnings are also in effect
for Western Newfoundland marine waters as well. Wave heights of 6
To 8 metres are possible over western maritime waters into the bay
Of Fundy tonight or early Monday morning. Large waves up to 5
Metres could occur over portions of the northern gulf of st.
Lawrence on Monday.
Visit weatheroffice.Gc.Ca/hurricane (all in lower case) for the
latest:
- forecast position, central pressure table.
- strength and predicted wind radii table.
- hurricane track information map.
- technical discussion.
Please also refer to the public and marine forecasts and warnings
issued by Environment Canada for your area.
END/March/BORGEL
Tropical Cyclone Information Statements
WOCN31 CWHX 272345
Tropical cyclone information statement issued by the Canadian
Hurricane Centre of Environment Canada at 8:37 PM ADT Saturday
27 August 2011.
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Tropical cyclone information statement for:
Atlantic provinces
Southern Quebec.
For hurricane Irene.
The next statement will be issued by 3:00 AM ADT.
Very large post-tropical storm Irene to spread rain and wind
Over Eastern Canada Sunday and Monday.
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==discussion==
1. Summary of basic information at 9.00 PM ADT.
Location 60 kilometers south of Wallops Island, Virginia.
Maximum sustained winds: 130 km/h.
Present movement: north northeast at 20 km/h.
Minimum central pressure: 950 MB.
2. Public weather impacts and warnings summary.
The Canadian Hurricane Centre has issued tropical storm warnings for
the Fundy coastlines of New Brunswick and nove scotia as well as the
Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia southwest of porter's lake.
Hurricane Irene will hug the u.S mid-Atlantic coastline tonight as it
begins transitioning into a post-tropical system before affecting
eastern Canadian territory later on Sunday and Monday. As it
transitions, wind and rainfall will spread farther out from the storm
center. It is expected that the heaviest rainfall will occur to the
left of track and highest winds to the right. It is emphasized that
a shift in the exact track or intensity of Irene as it enters
Canadian territory late Sunday and Monday is becoming much less
important as Irene is a large storm system with far reaching impacts.
A. Wind.
The Atlantic storm prediction centre has issued wind warnings for
mainland Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and all but the
northwestern corner of New Brunswick. Winds gusts between 90 and
110 km/h are possible Sunday night. The Quebec storm prediction
centre has issued wind warnings for portions of the st.
Lawrence river valley and the Gaspé regions of Quebec where wind
gusts up to 100 km/h are expected.
B. Rainfall.
Rainfall warnings have been issued for all but easternmost portions
of New Brunswick. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 80 millimeters are
expected with the possibility some local amounts in the northwest
could exceed 100 millimeters through Monday morning. The Quebec
storm prediction centre has issued rainfall warnings for the Eastern
Townships east of Montréal and the St. Lawrence River Valley.
The risk of highest rainfall will be primarily left of the storm
track. It is worth noting that many parts of Eastern Canada have
received above normal rainfall this summer which could raise the risk
of flooding.
C. Surge/waves.
The potential for high winds pushing storm surge and waves from the
southwest into the Bay of Fundy exists with this storm. It is
important to note that spring tides around midnight Sunday night and
midday Monday in that region could exacerbate surge/wave effects if
the storm were to arrive precisely coincident with those tides.
As of now, there is a timing uncertainty of +/- 8 hours with this
storm. Higher than normal water levels and pounding surf are also
possible throughout the maritime provinces and eastern portions of
Quebec, as well as the St. Lawrence river/gulf region with the
arrival of the storm Sunday night and Monday.
3. Marine impacts and warnings summary.
The Atlantic storm prediction centre has issued gale and storm force
wind warnings for westernmost marine areas beginning Sunday evening.
The gale warnings will likely be expanded to portions of the gulf
Of St. Lawrence on Monday. The Quebec storm prediction centre has
issued gale and storm force wind warnings for areas of the St.
Lawrence River Valley. Wave heights of 6 to 8 meters are possible
over western maritime waters in the Bay of Fundy late Sunday or early
Monday morning. Large waves could occur over portions of the Gulf of
St. Lawrence on Monday.
Visit weatheroffice.Gc.Ca/hurricane (all in lower case) for the
latest:
- forecast position, central pressure table.
- strength and predicted wind radii table.
- hurricane track information map.
- technical discussion.
Please also refer to the public and marine forecasts and warnings
issued by Environment Canada for your area.
End/
unenburg County
9:30 PM ADT Saturday 27 August 2011
Tropical storm warning for
Lunenburg County continued
Strong southerly winds and heavy downpours are expected Sunday and Sunday night.
A tropical storm warning means that sustained gales...Winds of 63 km/h or more...Are expected in the specified areas within 24 hours. By nature a tropical storm also implies the threat of local flooding from heavy rainfall.
Hurricane Irene is currently located south of Wallops Island Virginia and is expected to weaken and become post-tropical before tracking through Northwestern New Brunswick Monday morning.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for western mainland Nova Scotia. Rain at times heavy will begin in Southwestern Nova Scotia Sunday morning and will reach Cape Breton by Sunday evening. Currently 30 to 40 millimeters of rain is forecast. It is possible that rainfall warnings may be issued as Irene approaches.
Also strong southerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h will begin Sunday evening for mainland Nova Scotia. Les Suetes winds gusting up to 100 km/h are expected Sunday evening for the Cape Breton Highlands.
TEST MESSAGE: Hurricane season is approaching and we are making sure our Emergency Message board is working!
This is Sunday 9pm and friends on Marvin's Island are still without power though it was promised by 11am this morning Sunday 5 Sept. Any information???
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Lunenburg County Traffic Advisory
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LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 331 and Green Bay Road
Highway 331, between Risser Beach and Petite Rivere, and Green Bay Road in Lunenburg County are now open to traffic.
Power lines, trees, branches and leaves are still down in many parts of the province.
People who must drive are asked to use caution.
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Media Contact: Cathy MacIsaac
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
902-471-8098
E-mail: maciscl@gov.ns.ca
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KEJIMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK AND NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE REOPENS
> SATURDAY
> AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 4
>
>
> HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, September 4, 2010 – Parks Canada advises
> that, based
> on current information from the Canadian Hurricane Centre about the
> status
> of Hurricane Earl and an on the ground assessment of park conditions,
>
> Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, Nova Scotia
>
> will reopen on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 2: 00 pm.
>
> Parks Canada has assessed the conditions in the park and Kejimkujik
> will be
> open with full visitor facilities functioning by Sunday, September
> 5th.
>
> The Jeremy’s Bay Campground will reopen Saturday, September 4,
> 2010 at 3:
> 00 pm. Campsites in the campground will be on a first-come, first-
> serve
> basis today, and back to the full reservation service for Sunday
> September
> 5th. Camping reservations can be made at www.pccamping.gc.ca or
> toll free
> at 1-877-737-3783 ( TTY: 1-866-787-6221).
>
> Backcountry camping will also be open by 3:00 pm, Saturday
> September 4th.
> Reservations can be made by calling 902 682-2772.
>
> Kejimkujik National Park Seaside, Nova Scotia will remain closed until
> further notice, given the risk of post-hurricane surf for public
> safety.
>
> Visitors are asked to check the Parks Canada website (www.pc.gc.ca) or
> contact national park or national historic site directly before
> visiting
> Saturday.
>
> For more information, please call the Parks Canada national
> information
> line at
> 1-888-773-8888. (Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-866-787-6221) for updates on
> closures.
>
> For updates on Hurricane Earl, Parks Canada visitors are encouraged to
> visit the Canadian Hurricane Centre at
> http://www.ec.gc.ca/ouragans-hurricanes/default.asp?
> lang=En&n=DA74FE64-1
>
>
> -30-:
> Information:
> |-----------------------------------------------
> +---------------------------------|
> |Jonathan Sheppard
> | |
> |Product Development Officer
> | |
> |Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic
> | |
> |Site
> | |
> |Parks Canada
> | |
> |(902) 298-0715
> | |
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TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Queens, Lunenburg Counties, Traffic Advisories
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Queens County, Eastern Shore Road
Eastern Shore road, between Port Medway and West Berlin, Queens Co.; Highway 331, between Risser Beach and Petite Rivere; and Green Bay Road, both in Lunenburg County, are closed because of a fallen tree and downed power lines.
Power lines, trees, branches and leaves are down in several parts of the province. People are asked to avoid driving in storm areas and to use extreme caution if driving is unavoidable.
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Media Contact: Cathy MacIsaac
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
902-471-8098
E-mail: maciscl@gov.ns.ca
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE-Hurricane Earl Update Bulletin, Sept. 4
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The Emergency Management Office is reporting the following activity as a result of Hurricane Earl:
-- The hurricane is rapidly changing and evolving. It is currently a confirmed Category 1 hurricane.
-- Environment Canada has reported that the hurricane has made landfall, 85 kilometres south-west of Lunenburg.
-- Hurricane is expected to reach the eastern shore and New Glasgow this afternoon, and Cape Breton later in the day.
-- Nova Scotia Power is reporting outages, which are consistent with the track of the storm.
-- If experiencing a power outage, call Nova Scotia Power at 1-800-428-6230 or 428-6230 in Halifax.
-- EMO urges people to call 911 to report an emergency.
-- Downed trees and branches are reported, and HRM crews have been deployed to remove those on roads.
-- Traffic is being directed in some areas.
-- There is potential for hydroplaning on Highway 102.
-- Route 333 in Upper Tantallon is closed, and power lines are down in that area.
-- RCMP are closing Highway 207 in vicinity of Lawrencetown Beach, as water levels are cresting to the road.
-- Beaches are closed and are being manned by the RCMP.
-Road closures are in effect in Peggy's Cove, open to local traffic only.
-- No infrastructure damage reported.
-- The MacKay bridge is closed to high-sided vehicles.
-- The pedestrian/cyclist walkway is restricted on the McDonald bridge.
-- All HRM recreation centres are closed.
-- Flights are being affected at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. People are advised to check with airlines, or visit the airport website at www.hiaa.com .
-- The hurricane watch has ended for Digby. Early reports indicate no significant damage in the area. Reports will continue to come in the hours and days to come.
-- Hurricane warnings have now extended into Guysborough County. The track appears to be heading toward Halifax-Eastern shore.
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Media Contact: Media Line
Emergency Management Office
902-240-6397
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Power still on in Upper Cornwall but several glitches..
Power just went out in the Dublin Shore area. Not sure how extensive it is. Waves continue to pound the shore line but the wind and rain seems to have calmed down. Wonder if we are in the eye of the storm???
CHESTER POWER OUTAGE UPDATE:
Reporter: Adam Jacobs
Title: The most recent outage update provided by Nova Scotia Power
Headline: Chester power outage update
Keywords: Chester, Nova Scotia Power, Hurricane Earl
Description: The most recent outage update provided by Nova Scotia Power
Story: Almost 5,000 customers are without power in the Chester area.
That includes Mill Lake, Hwy 329 from Hubbards to just before Blandford Fire hall, including all communities in between. Little and Big Tancook Island, and Ironbound Island.
Power is expected to be restored by 11:30 a.m.
It also includes Marriot's Cove, Chester Basin, HWY 12 to Chester Grant, Middle River, Beech Hill Road, Borgald's point where power is also expected back around 11:30 p.m.
Outages are reported on Hwy 3 from Robinson's Corner to Shore Cycle in Martin's Pt including Marriots Cove, Middle River, Chester Basin, Chester Grant, Gold River, Western Shore, and Hwy 12 to Chester Grant.
Power is also out in Robinson's Corner to East Chester Recreation Centre, including the village of Chester, and Hwy 14 to Sherwood and surrounding areas.
Power here isn't expected to be restored until 1 p.m.
Bridgewater East Power Outage- Approximately 2358 customers are without power in what NS Power refers to as Bridgewater East. That includes customers in Naugler Rd, Maitland, Maitland end of Mullock Rd, Hirtle Rd, Blockhouse, Aulenback Point, Sweetland, Woodstock Rd, Clearland, and Mahone Bay end of the Oakland Rd, and surrounding areas.
It also includes Oakhill Rd, Dayspring, Upper LaHave, Crouse's Settlement Rd, Rhodes Corner, and the lower end of LaHave St from the Town limits to Appleberry Market.
As well, it covers areas such as Northwest Rd, Fauxburg, Lilydale, Centre, Back Centre, Part of Rhodes Corner and surrounding areas. Auburndale north to Colpton and west to Chelsea, North to Waterloo Lake including New Germany, East Dalhousie and Springfield, South to Lower Cornwall, Lower Cornwall west to West Northfield and all areas in between are also without power.
As is Big Mush-A-Mush Lake, Back Cornwall, Canoe Island And Surrounding Areas.
Power is not expected to be restored until at least 6 p.m.
Tropical Storm Earl already causing power outages in NS. Here is the map of where the power outages are http://www.nspower.ca/en/home/residential/outageinformation/liveoutagemap.aspx
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Wind WarningIssued at 7:33 AM ADT Monday 29 August 2011
Summary
Wind gusts up to 100 km/h expected this morning. This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.
Details
Post-tropical storm Irene is currently located north of New Brunswick and is expected to track towards Labrador this morning. Strong southerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h will persist this morning for mainland Nova Scotia. Les Suetes winds gusting up to 100 km/h are also expected this morning for the Cape Breton Highlands.