Environment Canada is issuing regular updates about Hurricane Dorian on their website at:
https://www.weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
Update for Post-tropical Storm Dorian
Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 03:00 p.m. ADT:
https://www.weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
Tropical cyclone information statement for:
Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Cartwright to Black Tickle
- Eagle River
- Newfoundland
- Norman Bay to Lodge Bay
- Red Bay to L’Anse-au-Clair
Québec – south:
- Blanc-Sablon
- Chevery
The centre of Post-Tropical cyclone Dorian is now moving steadily towards the Strait of Belle Isle. Dorian will slowly weaken as it moves through or near the Strait later today and will head away across the Labrador Sea.
1. Summary of basic information at 03:00 p.m. ADT.
Location: Near 51.0 North 58.0 West.
About: 90 km north=northwest of Daniels Harbour, Newfoundland.
Maximum sustained winds: 120 kilometres per hour.
Present movement: northeast at 43 kilometres per hour.
Minimum central pressure: 969 millibars.
2. Public weather impacts and warnings summary.
Dorian is currently moving through the northeastern Gulf of St Lawrence and is slowly weakening. However it is still producing high winds, and rain north and west of the track.
Strong winds will impact Newfoundland and the Quebec’s Lower North Shore this afternoon into this evening. Large waves up to 9 metres will continue near the west coast of Newfoundland today then diminish tonight as the storm moves into The Strait of Belle Isle. Elevated water levels continue along Anticosti Island and parts of Quebec’s Lower North Shore but should end late this evening.
A Hurricane warning is in effect for the west Coast of Newfoundland, roughly from south of Corner Brook northward to Port Saunders. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for the Southwest Coast of Newfoundland and then north to the Port au Port Peninsula.
A second Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Port Saunders north and around the coast to the Exploits.
In addition a special weather statement is in effect for higher than normal water levels and rough and pounding surf, mainly for the area with the Hurricane warning.
Warnings may be required this afternoon or evening.
All tropical warnings have ended for the Maritimes.
a. Wind.
Parts of the West Coast of Newfoundland and the Great Northern Peninsula is or will be impacted by potentially damaging winds into this evening. Wind impacts will likely be enhanced by foliage on the trees, causing broken branches, some tree falls, and power outages.
b. Rainfall.
Rainfall warnings are continued for the Gaspe Peninsula, and parts of the Quebec Lower North Shore. They will probably end the warnings before this evening.
c. Surge/Waves.
Storm surge warnings remain in effect for Blanc Sablon and Chevery.
There is rough and pounding surf and large ocean swells, mainly along the west coast and the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland where waves of 6 to 10 metres are coming ashore. Note that waves will break higher along some of the coastlines, and dangerous rip currents are likely. Please exercise extreme caution.
Waves will diminish this evening as Dorian moves east of the Northern Peninsula. Waves are diminishing in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and in Atlantic Maritimes forecast waters.
3. Marine weather impacts and warnings summary.
Hurricane force wind warnings remain in effect for the eastern and northern Gulf of St. Lawrence. Storm warnings are in effect for parts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence adjacent Maritimes waters, and for Newfoundland marine waters in the path or Dorian.
Significant wave heights of 6 to 10 metres are occurring in offshore waters south of Nova Scotia, and are moving into the west coast of Newfoundland. Waves of 4 to 7 metres will develop over Gulf of St Lawrence waters this morning. Later today into Monday waves will build to 4 to 7 metres east of Newfoundland, and up to near 5 metres over the Grand Banks, before gradually diminishing from south to north on Monday.
Forecasters: Mercer
Please continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada:
https://www.weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
For more comprehensive information about track tables and forecast rationale, please see the Technical Discussion
Environment Canada Tropical Cyclone Information Statement:
Friday, September 6, 2019 2:57 PM ADT :
Environment Canada is issuing regular updates about Hurricane Dorian on their website at:
https://www.weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
For immediate release:
Environment Canada has issued an update on the Tropical Cyclone Information Statement it sent out this morning and it has been provided below.
As Dorian chugs its way North, it is now clear that the affected areas are those indicated in my earlier bulletin which is also provided below.
As the Hurricane approaches your location please be sure to secure any loose items in your yard that could become projectiles.
Make sure you have food and water for 72 hours.
Make sure you have batteries for all of your lights and radios and fuel for the generator.
If you live in the Maritimes, tonight would be a good time to do that. Drop your antenna if you can, and make sure that you know where your family is going to be during the storm.
Monitor local VHF repeaters in case your assistance is needed and be prepared for a call out from your NGO or Municipality.
If you live in the affected area, please monitor the Hurricane Watch Net that will remain in continuous operation on 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz throughout the event.
In Newfoundland and Labrador we will activate a CANWARN net at 9:00 pm NL time on Saturday and will relay “on the ground” observations to the Environment Canada Weather office in Gander.
During the next 72 hours, stay safe and out of harms way as much as possible.
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Doug Mercer, VO1DM CEC
RAC Vice-President and Community Services Officer
Emergency Coordinator IARU Region 2
Environment Canada Tropical Cyclone Information Statement:
https://www.weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
2:57 PM ADT Friday 06 September 2019
Tropical cyclone information statement for:
New Brunswick:
- Acadian Peninsula
- Fredericton and Southern York County
- Fundy National Park
- Grand Lake and Queens County
- Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County
- Kent County
- Kouchibouguac National Park
- Miramichi and area
- Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
- Oromocto and Sunbury County
- Saint John and County
- St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County
- Stanley – Doaktown – Blackville Area
- Sussex – Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County
Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Cartwright to Black Tickle
- Eagle River
- Newfoundland
- Norman Bay to Lodge Bay
- Red Bay to L’Anse-au-Clair
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Québec – south:
- Anticosti
- Blanc-Sablon
- Chevery
- Îles-de-la-Madeleine
For Hurricane Dorian:
The next information statement will be issued by 09:00 pm ADT at:
https://www.weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
Hurricane Dorian is accelerating towards Nova Scotia and will make landfall Saturday evening. Extreme winds and Heavy Rain for parts of Atlantic Canada.
Public weather impacts and warnings summary:
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for central and eastern Nova Scotia, and a Hurricane Watch is in effect for southwestern Newfoundland.
Tropical storm watches are in effect for western Nova Scotia, southeastern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the Magdalen Islands and northwestern Newfoundland.
According to the latest forecast guidance, the most likely track projection brings Hurricane Dorian south of the Maritimes on Saturday, passing near or over Halifax, Nova Scotia on Saturday night, and then over the eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence waters or western Newfoundland by Sunday morning.
Severe winds and torrential rain will have major impacts for southeastern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Western Newfoundland, and the Quebec Lower North Shore, and the Magdalen Islands. Large waves are expected for the Atlantic coasts of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and for eastern portions of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Finally, storm surge, combined with large waves and pounding surf, may give flooding for parts of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and the Magdalen Islands.
a. Wind.
Most regions will experience tropical storm force winds of 90 to 110 km/h, beginning over southwestern Nova Scotia Saturday morning, in the afternoon over eastern Nova Scotia, and towards evening for Prince Edward Island, the Magdalen Islands, and southwestern Newfoundland. Near and to the south of the forecast track, winds will reach hurricane force of 120 km/h or more. Behind the storm, there is a possibility of storm to hurricane force northwesterlies. Wind impacts will likely be enhanced by foliage on the trees, causing broken branches and tree falls, resulting in power outages, blocking of roads, and other type of damages.
Hurricane force wind warnings are in effect for Eastern Nova Scotia and Eastern Prince Edward Island. Wind warnings are in effect for Southwestern Nova Scotia, Western Prince Edward Island, and the Magdalen Islands.
b. Rainfall.
Rainfall will be a major factor as torrential rain may lead to flooding. The highest rainfall amounts are expected over Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Magdalen Island where 50 to 100 mm are expected. Forecast guidance is also suggesting a swath in excess of 150 mm north and west of Dorian’s track. Some districts have received large quantities of rain last week, and with the soil moisture still very high, excessive runoff may exacerbate the flooding potential. This combined with the severe winds may result in damage due to falling trees.
Rainfall warning for Western Nova Scotia, Western Prince Edward Island, extreme eastern and southern New Brunswick.
c. Surge/Waves.
There will also be rough and pounding surf, especially for parts of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Waves of 7 to 10 metres will reach the Southwestern Shore of Nova Scotia on Saturday and spread to the Eastern Shore Saturday night. These waves will likely reach southern Newfoundland by Sunday morning with waves nearing 12 metres. Waves of 4 to 7 metres will impact north facing coasts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Note that waves will break higher along some of the coastlines, and dangerous rip currents are likely. Please exercise extreme caution.
Storm surge is an issue, mainly for the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, the north coast of Prince Edward Island, southwestern Newfoundland, and the Magdalen Islands. Current guidance suggests water levels approaching inundation levels during high tide. However, when combined with rough and pounding surf, there may be flooding and overwash of waves.
Storm surge warnings will be issued for Blanc Sablon, Chevery and Anticosti Island, as well as the Magdalen Islands, overnight.
Marine weather impacts and warnings summary:
Hurricane force wind warnings are in effect for southern and eastern waters of the Maritimes.
As Dorian moves into our waters, it will spread hurricane force southeasterlies near and south of its track, over offshore Canadian waters. As the hurricane moves further into the Maritimes, storm to hurricane force northwesterlies will develop behind it. Waves of 10 to 15 metres are expected south of the storm track, beginning late Saturday over southwestern waters and approaching the south coast of Newfoundland Sunday morning. As the low continues east Sunday into Monday, waves of 4 to 7 metres will develop over eastern waters, and for the southwestern Grand Banks will build to 5 to 10 metres and will diminish to near 5 metres late in the day.
Hurricane force wind warnings are in effect for most Atlantic watern and storm warnings are in effect for most other waters.
Forecasters: March/Mercer/Couturier
Please continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
For more comprehensive information about track tables and forecast rationale, please see the Technical Discussion.
Previous Statements
For immediate release:
Environment Canada issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement this morning and it has been provided below.
I will monitor its progress during the coming days and provide updates.
Operators are advised to prepare their homes for high winds and rain and, when able, to monitor local repeaters, the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Emergency Centre of Activity Frequencies and the Hurricane Watch Net to provide local information.
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Doug Mercer, VO1DM CEC
RAC Vice-President and Community Services Officer
Emergency Coordinator IARU Region 2
Environment Canada Tropical Cyclone Information Statement:
https://www.weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
8:27 AM ADT Friday 06 September 2019
Tropical cyclone information statement for:
New Brunswick:
- Acadian Peninsula
- Fredericton and Southern York County
- Fundy National Park
- Grand Lake and Queens County
- Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County
- Kent County
- Kouchibouguac National Park
- Miramichi and area
- Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
- Oromocto and Sunbury County
- Saint John and County
- St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County
- Stanley – Doaktown – Blackville Area
- Sussex – Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County
Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Cartwright to Black Tickle
- Eagle River
- Newfoundland
- Norman Bay to Lodge Bay
- Red Bay to L’Anse-au-Clair
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Québec – south:
- Anticosti
- Blanc-Sablon
- Chevery
- Îles-de-la-Madeleine
For Hurricane Dorian:
The next information statement will be issued by 03:00 pm ADT.
Hurricane Dorian will begin to race towards Atlantic Canada later today – severe impacts across the region during the weekend.
1. Summary of basic information at 09:00 am ADT.
Location: 35.3 North 75.5 West.
About: 10 kilometres east-northeast of Cape Hatteras.
Maximum sustained winds: 148 kilometres per hour.
Present movement: northeast at 22 kilometres per hour.
Minimum central pressure: 960 millibars.
2. Public weather impacts and warnings summary.
A Hurricane watch is in effect for all of Nova Scotia.
Tropical storm watches are in effect for southeastern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the Magdalen Islands and western Newfoundland.
According to the latest forecast guidance, the most likely track projection brings Hurricane Dorian south of the Maritimes on Saturday, pushing through eastern Nova Scotia Saturday night, and then over the eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence waters or western Newfoundland by Sunday morning.
Severe winds and torrential rain will have major impacts for southeastern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Western Newfoundland, and the Quebec Lower North Shore. Large waves are expected for the Atlantic coasts of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and for eastern portions of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Finally, storm surge, combined with large waves and pounding surf, may give flooding for parts of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and the Magdalen Islands.
a. Wind.
Most regions will experience tropical storm force winds of 90 to 110 km/h, beginning over southwestern Nova Scotia Saturday morning, in the afternoon over eastern Nova Scotia, and towards evening for Prince Edward Island, the Magdalen Islands, and southwestern Newfoundland. Near and to the south of the forecast track, winds will reach hurricane force of 120 km/h or more. Behind the storm, there is a possibility of hurricane force northwesterly gusts. Wind impacts will likely be enhanced by foliage on the trees, causing broken branches and tree falls, resulting in power outages, blocking of roads, and other type of damages.
b. Rainfall.
Rainfall will be a major factor as torrential rain may lead to flooding. The highest rainfall amounts are expected over Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Magdalen Island where 50 to 100 mm are expected. Forecast guidance is also suggesting a swath in excess of 150 mm north and west of Dorian’s track. Some districts have received large quantities of rain last week, and with the soil moisture still very high, excessive runoff may exacerbate the flooding potential. This combined with the severe winds may result in damage due to falling trees.
c. Surge/Waves.
There will also be some rough and pounding surf, especially for parts of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Large waves will reach the Southwestern Shore of Nova Scotia on Saturday and build to near 10 metres over the Eastern Shore Saturday night. These waves will likely reach southern Newfoundland by Sunday morning. Waves near or higher than 5 metres will impact north facing coasts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Note that waves will break higher along some of the coastlines, and dangerous rip currents are likely. Please exercise extreme caution.
Storm surge is possible, mainly for the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, the north coast of Prince Edward Island, southwestern Newfoundland, and the Magdalen Islands. Current guidance suggests water levels approaching inundation levels during high tide. However, when combined with rough and pounding surf, there may be flooding and overwash of waves. Warnings may be issued later today.
3. Marine weather impacts and warnings summary.
Hurricane force wind warnings are in effect for southern and eastern waters of the Maritimes.
As Dorian moves into our waters, it will spread hurricane force southeasterlies near and south of its track, over offshore Canadian waters. As the hurricane moves further into the Maritimes, storm to hurricane force northwesterlies will develop behind it. Waves of 10 to 15 metres are expected south of the storm track, beginning late Saturday over southwestern waters and approaching the south coast of Newfoundland Sunday morning. As the low continues east Sunday into Monday, waves of 4 to 7 metres will develop over Funk and Belle Isle Banks and the South Labrador coast, with 3 to 5 metres expected over the Grand Banks.
Forecasters: March/Mercer/Couturier
Please continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
For more comprehensive information about track tables and forecast rationale, please see the Technical Discussion.
Visit the Canadian Hurricane Centre to learn more about hurricanes.
Additional links:
Emergency Center of Activity Frequencies
https://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php/emergency-communications/emergency-communications-frequencies
Canadian Hurricane Centre
https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/hurricane-forecasts-facts.html
Hurricane Watch Net
https://hwn.org/
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