TRURO, N.S. — As hurricane Lee makes landfall in Nova Scotia on Saturday afternoon, many are left wondering how the storm will affect their neck of the ...
TRURO, N.S. — As hurricane Lee makes landfall in Nova Scotia on Saturday afternoon, many are left wondering how the storm will affect their neck of the woods.
For Colchester County, that could mean sustained winds between 30-50 km/h with gusts between 60-90 km/h.While Lee will miss crossing over Colchester, it will graze by just enough to cause high winds throughout Saturday afternoon before dying down Sunday evening.Rainfall can be expected to begin Friday night and last through Monday, with most of Colchester receiving anywhere between 25-50 mm of rain.
Peak winds for hurricane Lee, as of Sept. 15, are expected to be along Nova Scotia's south/southeast shore and parts of southern New Brunswick. SaltWire - Allister Aalders The Nova Scotian government urges residents to pay attention to local weather forecasts and to be prepared for power outages and flooding. They provided a checklist, which includes:Securing gates, doors and windows.
Moving yard furniture and securing trash cans, hanging plants and anything else the wind could pick up.Moving any watercraft to high ground.Avoid using candles; never use barbecues, camp stoves or generators indoors.
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