Warnings

2:57 PM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Tropical storm warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Tropical storm force winds of 60 gusting to 90 km/h over exposed areas from Tropical Storm Teddy can be expected over the above regions.



Tropical storm force winds ahead of Hurricane Teddy expected to begin affecting

parts of Nova Scotia late on Tuesday, accompanied by rain at times heavy in the

afternoon and evening.



Potential wind gusts: 65 to 100 km/h over exposed areas and along parts of the

coast.



Locations: Coastal regions of mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton



Time span: From noon Tuesday into Late Wednesday.



Remarks: Tropical storm force northeasterly winds will develop across much of

Nova Scotia ahead of Hurricane Teddy on Tuesday. Winds are expected to gust to

80 to 100 km/h over exposed areas and along parts of the coast Tuesday afternoon

and evening. Another period of strong winds is possible Wednesday morning over

easternmost sections of Nova Scotia as Teddy makes its closest approach to the

province.

These winds could break tree branches potentially resulting in downed utility lines. Stay away from the shore - the combination of surge and large waves could result in dangerous rip currents and the risk of being pulled out to sea.



A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds near 65 km/h or more) are expected over parts of the region within 24 hours.



By nature, a tropical storm also implies the threat of local flooding from heavy rainfall - consult your local area forecast for possible rainfall warnings.



Please continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Reports of storm conditions and impacts can be emailed directly to NSstorm@canada.ca or by tweeting reports by province using #NSStorm, #NBStorm, #PEStorm, #NLwx, #QCStorm or #ONStorm.

10:25 AM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.



Maximum gusts: northeasterly 90 km/h along parts of the coast.



Locations: Along the Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia.



Time span: Tuesday afternoon until late Tuesday evening.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.



Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.



Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

9:44 AM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Storm surge warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

High Storm Surge levels and very large waves are expected to impact the coast.



Maximum water levels: storm surge up to 50 cm



Maximum wave heights:7 to 9 metres, breaking higher along parts of the coast.



Locations: From Shelburne County east to Guysborough.



Time span: For the Eastern Shore, near the high tides Tuesday evening and wednesday morning. For the Southwest Shore near high tides on tuesday morning and tuesday evening.



Remarks: The main risk is for very large waves, rough and pounding surf and a threat for rip currents. On Tuesday morning 3-4 metre waves at the coast will build to 7-9 metres late in the day, with waves breaking higher along parts of the coast. The high waves will persist into the overnight period. Outside of the times for high tide there is still a threat for very large waves, rough and pounding surf, and local overwash. The public should observe extreme caution.

High waves combined with the surge may cause damage along the coast. Coastal erosion is likely in vulnerable areas. Coastal flooding is possible along the shoreline.



Storm surge warnings are issued when water levels pose a threat to coastal regions.



Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

Watches

2:56 PM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Tropical storm watch ended for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Statements

10:23 AM ADT Monday 21 September 2020

Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

A tropical storm watch, wind warnings, and storm surge warnings are now in effect for most Atlantic Coastal Regions of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.



Hurricane Teddy will spread tropical storm force winds to parts of Nova Scotia on Tuesday. Thereafter it is expected to transition to a large and intense post-tropical storm as it brings heavy rain, strong winds and heavy pounding surf to much of the Maritimes and southern Newfoundland.



The following is a general summary of expected impacts from the storm.



Storm surge...

Large waves will build along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia on Tuesday, with the largest waves expected late in the day. Storm surge warnings are in effect for the Atlantic coast from Shelburne County to Guysborough County.



Wind...

Most regions of Nova Scotia will see tropical storm force winds. Exposed areas along the Atlantic Coast are likely to experience strong winds of 80 to 100 km/h, possibly higher.



Rainfall...

Rainfall could be significant, especially north and west of the track. At this point, the highest rainfall amounts are likely for central and eastern Nova Scotia. Amounts of 50 to 100 mm are possible in the heaviest rain.



For the latest information from the Canadian Hurricane Centre refer to the tropical cyclone information statement at: https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

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