Timeline: What to expect from weekend wind and rain storm
Ryan Snoddon | CBC News | Posted: December 22, 2022 8:25 PM | Last Updated: December 24, 2022
Storm will bring heavy rain, storm surge and winds that could cause power outages
A storm that rolled through Nova Scotia Friday afternoon and will continue into Saturday is bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the risk of storm surge along parts of the coast.
Widespread wind gusts in the 80 to 100 km/h range arrived this afternoon and folks should be prepared for power outages, which have already started. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued wind warnings across Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and New Brunswick. Rainfall warnings are also in effect for Nova Scotia.
By the time the storm departs on Saturday morning, much of Nova Scotia is expected to see 25 to 50 millimetres of rain, with higher totals possible along the Atlantic coastline. Northern New Brunswick will also see snow and ice.
Travel is already being impacted here in Nova Scotia, and the same is likely across the Maritimes.
More than a dozen flights have been cancelled so far at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Bay Ferries has halted crossings between Digby, N.S., and Saint John for today and Saturday. Marine Atlantic has cancelled today's sailings, and expects service disruptions between North Sydney, N.S., and Port aux Basques, N.L., tomorrow.
The far-reaching storm system will also affect travel well beyond the Maritimes, from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador and the northeastern United States.
The far-reaching storm system will also affect travel well beyond the Maritimes, from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador and the northeastern United States.
Timeline
Here in Nova Scotia, the rain began in western parts of the province Friday morning. Southeast winds ramped up quickly, with gusts of 50 to 70 km/h.
The rain pushed eastward throughout the afternoon into central and eastern areas.
The rain pushed eastward throughout the afternoon into central and eastern areas.
Friday evening saw the "meat and potatoes" of this storm with strong winds and rain.
As we move into Friday night, we're seeing the heaviest rain and strongest winds move out of central areas of Nova Scotia, including Halifax. Eastern areas will continue to see very high winds and downpours.
By mid-Saturday morning the heaviest rain and strongest winds are expected to depart Cape Breton and move out over the Strait and into Newfoundland.
The threat of storm surge and high water levels will be greatest during high tide on Saturday morning. High tide will occur between 8 a.m. AT and 9:30 a.m. AT for the Atlantic coastline.
The weather will be fair for travel on Saturday across Nova Scotia and the Maritimes with just a chance of flurries. Southwest winds will remain breezy with gusts in the 60 to 80 km/h range in the morning, before easing into the afternoon.
Things will remain fairly quiet into Christmas day, although a chance of onshore flurries mixed with showers continues for Nova Scotia, southern New Brunswick and P.E.I. as breezy southwest winds continue.
Stay tuned for updates on CBC radio, TV and online over the next few days as this storm tracks in.
By mid-Saturday morning the heaviest rain and strongest winds are expected to depart Cape Breton and move out over the Strait and into Newfoundland.
The threat of storm surge and high water levels will be greatest during high tide on Saturday morning. High tide will occur between 8 a.m. AT and 9:30 a.m. AT for the Atlantic coastline.
The weather will be fair for travel on Saturday across Nova Scotia and the Maritimes with just a chance of flurries. Southwest winds will remain breezy with gusts in the 60 to 80 km/h range in the morning, before easing into the afternoon.
Things will remain fairly quiet into Christmas day, although a chance of onshore flurries mixed with showers continues for Nova Scotia, southern New Brunswick and P.E.I. as breezy southwest winds continue.
Stay tuned for updates on CBC radio, TV and online over the next few days as this storm tracks in.