Update by Environment Canada: Thursday, July 12, 2018
Environment Canada has issued another Tropical Cyclone Information Statement and it has been provided below. For complete information please visit:
https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
2:49 PM ADT Thursday 12 July 2018
Tropical cyclone information statement for:
Newfoundland and Labrador:
Burin Peninsula – Southern Avalon
Connaigre
St. John’s – Bonavista Peninsula
Terra Nova
For Post-tropical Storm Chris.
The next information statement will be issued by 9:30 p.m. NDT.
Chris now a Post-tropical cyclone. Will give heavy rain to parts of Newfoundland today and strong gusty winds to southeastern regions this evening. High waves and heavy pounding surf will affect reach parts of the Newfoundland coast this evening.
1. Summary of basic information at 3:30 p.m. NDT.
Location: Near 45.7 North 56.3 West.
About 270 km west-southwest of Cape Race.
Maximum sustained winds: 110 kilometres per hour.
Present movement: Northeast at 57 km/h.
Minimum central pressure: 987 millibars.
2. Public weather impacts and warnings summary.
Rainfall and wind warnings are in effect for parts of southeastern Newfoundland. A special weather statement is also in effect for waves and possible storm surge impacts.
Chris was declared post-tropical a few hours ago but will weaken only slightly as it speeds northeastward. The centre should reach the Avalon Peninsula early this evening. Rain at times heavy will continue across much of Newfoundland today before ending this evening. Strong and gusty winds will spread across southeastern parts of the island latter this afternoon and this evening. Heavy pounding surf and elevated coastal water levels will arrive along southern coastlines this evening as well.
a. Wind.
Wind warnings are in effect for the southern half of the Avalon Peninsula. This region could see southerly wind gusts near 100 km/h this evening. Further to the north and west strong and gusty easterly winds are likely but should remain below warning criteria.
b. Rainfall.
Rainfall warnings are in effect for most of southeastern Newfoundland where up to 80 millimetres of rain is expected. Rain at times heavy will continue over these regions until this evening. Rain should taper off quickly later this evening as the remains of Chris speeds away into the North Atlantic.
c. Surge and waves.
High waves, pounding surf and storm surge will be a consideration for parts of southern Newfoundland tonight, especially near high tide this evening. Over the southern Avalon Peninsula, swells of 6 to 8 metres are possible nearest to where Chris makes landfall, giving some storm surge, but mainly heavy pounding surf. Elsewhere, other southern facing coastlines of Newfoundland could see 3 to 5 metres of swells tonight. A special weather statement is in effect for the southern Avalon Peninsula, and the south facing half of the Burin Peninsula.
The Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia will continue to be impacted by swells near 2 metres today and tonight with near 3 metres possible over parts of the eastern shore and Cape Breton.
3. Marine weather impacts and warnings summary.
Post-tropical storm Chris will move clear of Maritime marine waters later today, and the remaining storm and gale warnings for eastern waters will taper off fairly quickly thereafter.
For Newfoundland waters, Storm and gale warnings are in effect for waters near and adjacent to Chris’ track for tonight.
Significant wave heights could reach near 10 metres over offshore waters near the track of Chris as it moves through the Canadian marine district.
Forecaster(s): Borgel
Please continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
RAC Bulletin: July 11, 2018
Hurricane Chris continues to track northeast at 37 kilometres per hour with sustained winds of 165 kilometres per hour, and is due to make landfall on the Avalon Peninsula late Thursday night as a post-tropical depression.
Rainfall in the effected area is likely to amount to 50 to 70 millimetres with 80 to 100 kilometres per hour winds and large surf.
Environment Canada issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement earlier today and it is available below.
Operators are encouraged to monitor local repeaters, the IARU Center of Activity frequencies and if you are in the effected area, please provide updates to the Hurricane Watch Net.
Please also continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
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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Doug Mercer, VO1DM CEC
RAC Vice-President and Community Services Officer
Emergency Coordinator IARU Region 2
Environment Canada issues Tropical Cyclone Information Statements
https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
9:39 AM ADT Wednesday 11 July 2018
Tropical cyclone information statement for:
Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Bay of Exploits
- Bonavista North
- Buchans and the interior
- Burgeo – Ramea
- Burin Peninsula – Southern Avalon
- Connaigre
- Gander and vicinity
- Grand Falls-Windsor and vicinity
- St. John’s – Bonavista Peninsula
- Terra Nova
Nova Scotia:
- Guysborough County
- Halifax County – east of Porters Lake
- Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
- Lunenburg County
- Queens County
Richmond County
Shelburne County
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Victoria County
Yarmouth County
For Hurricane Chris:
The next information statement will be issued by 3:00 pm ADT.
Hurricane Chris is accelerating to the to the northeast and will continue northeastward today and Thursday passing well south of Nova Scotia. Chris will slowly weaken as it tracks near the Avalon Peninsula as a post-tropical storm late Thursday evening.
1. Summary of basic information at 9:00 am ADT.
Location: Near 35.2 North 69.4 West.
About 560 km east of Cape Hatteras.
Maximum sustained winds: 165 kilometres per hour.
Present movement: Northeast at 37 km/h.
Minimum central pressure: 970 millibars.
2. Public weather impacts and warnings summary.
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for the southeastern half of Newfoundland for potentially heavy rainfall, as well as potential for gusty winds and heavy surf over parts of the Avalon Peninsula.
Southeastern Newfoundland remains the most likely area that will receive direct impacts from Chris. It is looking more likely that Chris will make landfall or pass just south of the Avalon Peninsula as a strong post-tropical storm Thursday evening. Based on the current track, these areas could be impacted with heavy rain, strong winds, and heavy waves with storm surge along parts of the coast. The Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia will receive ocean swells from Chris. Details will become more clear once the system moves into Canadian waters and its forecast of track and intensity can be made with more confidence.
a. Wind.
The most likely area for strongest winds from Chris will be over the Avalon Peninsula. Based on current track and intensity the likely range of maximum winds for these areas will be in the 80 km/h to 100 km/h range, but could potentially gust a bit higher just south of Chris’ track.
b. Rainfall.
The likelihood for heavy rainfall from Chris will be over southeastern half of Newfoundland, where amounts in excess of 50 millimetres are likely for some areas and locally could reach 70 mm or more. There is still a chance some rain could brush easternmost parts of Cape Breton Island as Chris passes by, but the likelihood for a heavy rainfall there is very low.
c. Surge and waves.
High waves, pounding surf and storm surge will be a consideration for the southern coastlines of the Avalon Peninsula. Swells along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia could reach 2 to 4 metres. For southern Newfoundland, of 4 to 6 metres are possible with potentially up to 8 metres possible for parts of the Avalon Peninsula based on the current forecast track.
3. Marine weather impacts and warnings summary.
Maritimes waters:
Hurricane Force wind warnings are in effect for East Scotian Slope – southeastern half, Banquereau – southeastern half, and Laurentian Fan – northwestern half.
Storm warnings are in effect for West Scotian Slope – southeastern half, Sable – eastern half, East Scotian Slope – northwestern half, Banquereau – northwestern half, and Laurentian Fan – southeastern half.
Gale Warnings are in effect for Georges Bank – southern half, West Scotian Slope – northwestern half, Eastern Shore, Sable – western half, and Fourchu.
Newfoundland waters:
Storm warnings are in effect for East Coast – Cape St. Francis and South, Northern Grand Banks, and Southwestern Grand Banks.
Gale Warnings are in effect for Southwest Coast, South Coast and Southeastern Grand Banks.
Significant wave heights could reach near 10 metres over offshore waters near the track of Chris as it tracks through the Canadian marine district.
Forecaster(s):Hatt/Borgel
Please continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
Previous news posts:
Tropical Storm Chris is currently meandering off the Carolinas, but has a track for a direct hit on the Maritimes and Newfoundland for late Wednesday for the Maritimes and early Friday for Newfoundland. I will monitor its progress during the coming week and provide updates.
Environment Canada issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement this morning and it is provided below.
Operators are advised to prepare their homes for high winds and rain, and when able to monitor local repeaters, the IARU Center of Activity Frequencies and the Hurricane Watch Net to provide local information.
Stay tuned to this website and to our social media sites for more 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://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html
8:01 AM ADT Sunday 08 July 2018
Tropical cyclone information statement for:
New Brunswick:
- Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island:
- Kings County PEI
- Queens County PEI
Tropical Storm Chris has formed off the Carolina coast this morning. Over the next few days this storm is expected to remain somewhat stationary and become better organized. By Tuesday it is forecast to move in a northeastward direction gaining strength as it does so. By late Tuesday or early Wednesday this storm could attain hurricane status. At this time it appears this storm could approach Nova Scotia by Thursday, likely weakening slightly as it does so.
It has to be noted that there is a good deal of uncertainty at this time in the forecast track and intensity of this system. The Canadian Hurricane Centre has been closely monitoring this developing storm for a few days and will continue to do so. If the current forecast track remains as is, it is likely that regularly issued bulletins will begin on this system early Tuesday morning.
Please continue to monitor alerts issued by the Canadian Hurricane Centre and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
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/