Forecasts Suggest Fiona Could Become Most Intense Storm on Record to Hit Atlantic Canada

Forecasts show that Hurricane Fiona could become one of the most powerful storms to impact Canada's easternmost.

Before Hurricane Fiona moved to Atlantic Canada, it left widespread flooding and heavy rains in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, the Caribbean, and Turks to Caicos.

According to the Canadian Hurricane Center, Fiona became a post-tropical storm. It added that Fiona made landfall between Canso and Guysborough.

The Canadian Hurricane Center said Fiona makes the lowest pressured land-falling storm on record in Canada.

AccuWeather reported that Hurricane Fiona, on Category 4 level, regained its strength with up to 13 mph sustained winds on Friday before Fiona weakened to a Category 3 storm.

The report added that satellite images revealed (Friday) that Fiona became an enormous storm with hurricane winds.

On the other hand, BBC said that the Canadian Hurricane Centre warned that Fiona could be a historic and extreme event.

Furthermore, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderso explained that Fiona would likely become the most intense storm because of the central pressure and magnitude of wind gusts.

As Fiona moves northward to Atlantic Canada, residents are warned that it could unleash high winds, heavy rains, dangerous seas, and coastal flooding. Also, it can cause to uproot trees and power lines.

Affected areas

Preparation for hurricanes and tropical warnings have been issued for portions of the Atlantic Canada coast.

According to reports, Fiona is expected to unleash heavy rains in areas:

• Eastern Prince Edward Island
• Eastern Nova Scotia and Quebec
• Western Newfoundland
• Southeastern Labrador
• Gulf of St. Lawrence
• New Brunswick

Despite Fiona's weakening, it could still impact Atlantic Canada.

AccuWeather also reported that Fiona would cause widespread power outages because of the high winds and torrential rains in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

In addition, Northern Nova Scotia and southwestern Newfoundland could experience heavy rains of up to 4 - 8 inches.

CBC reported that over 500,000 residents suffered from power outages in Nova Scotia because of the storm.

On the other hand, reports say Nova Scotia would feel peak wind gust up to 96 to 110 mph and 39 to 73 mph in Maine, Labrador, and Quebec.

Moreover, the report noted that Fiona could result in the loss of leaves, affecting the fall in October.

In a BBC news report, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encouraged residents to stay safe and listen to the instructions of local authorities.

Weather preparations

As Fiona is set to unleash damaging winds and flooding in Atlantic Canada areas, preparations for the storms are essential.

• Check your house and windows for possible damage.
• Listen to local weather forecasts and authorities' advisories.
• Keep an emergency bag containing basic food supplies, medicines, and primary documents for possible evacuation.
• It is advisable to cancel outdoor activities or travel for safety.
• Fully charge your mobile phones and power bank.
• Listen to your local authorities for an evacuation near the coast, rivers, or flooding-prone areas.

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