The hurricane is set to travel north and into marine waters late Friday and Saturday. By Wednesday morning, it was a Category 4 hurricane off the eastern Caribbean. The hurricane is set to travel northward and into marine waters late Friday and Saturday as it transitions from a Category 3 hurricane on Friday to a post-tropical storm as it approaches land. It is important to remember that a transition to a posttropical does not mean that it will be a weaker storm, but that the storm will change its structure, grow in size and actually cover a larger area. A drive near Cape Breton and the Bay of St. Lawrence seems very likely at this point, however the “cone of uncertainty” — the area where the storm could hit — remains quite large as we’re still a few days out. A drive near Cape Breton and the Bay of St. Lawrence seems very likely at this point, however the “cone of uncertainty” — the area where the storm could hit — remains quite large as we’re still a few days out. While some uncertainty remains with the track and details, it is certain that the storm will have an impact on the region. Prolonged heavy rain and the possibility of flooding is possible along and to the left of the route. Tropical storm force winds, or higher, are likely near the center of the storm and to the right of the track. With the trees in full leaf, the chances of power outages will be high for those places with the strongest winds. Storm surge is also a possibility, however impacts will depend largely on the track and timing of the storm and how it coincides with high tide. WATCHES | Fiona hits Puerto Rico as a Category 3 hurricane on Tuesday
Hurricane Fiona causes a state of emergency in Puerto Rico
Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico are still without power two days after Hurricane Fiona swept through the island, which is still recovering from another devastating hurricane five years ago, prompting the White House to declare a federal emergency in the territory. USA. While much depends on the storm’s exact track, people in Cape Breton, eastern and central Nova Scotia, PEI and eastern New Brunswick should start preparing. Things like making sure your emergency kit is ready, filling your propane tank, cleaning your downspouts and storm drains, and making sure your pump and generators are in working order are all things you can do to prepare for the next few days.
