Sunday, February 03, 2013

Atlantic Canada Weather Bomb Update Three












Atlantic Canada Weather Bomb Update Two














Acadian Peninsula
4:02 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Wind warning for
Acadian Peninsula continued

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in this region. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A developing low pressure system approaching from south of Nova Scotia tonight will intensify rapidly as it tracks northward through the Eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday.

Strong westerly winds will develop over Eastern New Brunswick on Monday with gusts to 90 km/h expected later in the day over the Acadian Peninsula. Winds gusting to 70 km/h are expected in other eastern areas of New Brunswick. These winds are expected to give local blowing and drifting snow over exposed areas along the New Brunswick East Coast.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.
Prince County P.E.I.
4:11 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Wind warning for
Prince County P.E.I. issued

Very strong northwesterlies gusting to 90 km/h on Monday.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system will develop south of Nova Scotia tonight and intensify as it passes east of Cape Breton and then over the Eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 centimetres are expected over eastern portions of the island. Very strong northwesterlies gusting to 90 km/h and some blowing snow are expected with this storm on Monday. These especially strong winds will also generate pounding surf on the North Coast on Monday.

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
5:03 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Wind warning for
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County continued

Winds gusting to 90 km/h expected Monday afternoon and evening.

A low pressure system will develop south of Nova Scotia tonight and intensify as it passes east of Cape Breton and then over the Eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday. Over Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton the snow will change to freezing rain and then to rain tonight. The rain will change back to flurries as very strong northwesterlies develop and colder temperatures return. Blizzard conditions can be expected Monday afternoon and evening in the Cape Breton Highlands.

Winds will be especially strong along the west coast of Cape Breton with gusts likely exceeding 100 km/h. These winds will also generate pounding surf on Monday.

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
5:03 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Rainfall warning for
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County continued

Rainfall amounts of 25 millimetres are expected tonight and Monday morning.

A low pressure system will develop south of Nova Scotia tonight and intensify as it passes east of Cape Breton and then over the Eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday. Over Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton the snow will change to freezing rain and then to rain tonight. The rain will change back to flurries as very strong northwesterlies develop and colder temperatures return. Blizzard conditions can be expected Monday afternoon and evening in the Cape Breton Highlands.

Winds will be especially strong along the west coast of Cape Breton with gusts likely exceeding 100 km/h. These winds will also generate pounding surf on Monday.

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
5:03 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County continued

Additional snowfall amounts of 15 centimetres of snow tonight.

A low pressure system will develop south of Nova Scotia tonight and intensify as it passes east of Cape Breton and then over the Eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday. Over Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton the snow will change to freezing rain and then to rain tonight. The rain will change back to flurries as very strong northwesterlies develop and colder temperatures return. Blizzard conditions can be expected Monday afternoon and evening in the Cape Breton Highlands.

Winds will be especially strong along the west coast of Cape Breton with gusts likely exceeding 100 km/h. These winds will also generate pounding surf on Monday.

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
5:03 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Freezing rain warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued

An extended period of freezing rain is expected this evening.

A low pressure system will develop south of Nova Scotia tonight and intensify as it passes east of Cape Breton and then over the Eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday. Over Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton the snow will change to freezing rain and then to rain tonight. The rain will change back to flurries as very strong northwesterlies develop and colder temperatures return. Blizzard conditions can be expected Monday afternoon and evening in the Cape Breton Highlands.

Winds will be especially strong along the west coast of Cape Breton with gusts likely exceeding 100 km/h. These winds will also generate pounding surf on Monday.

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
4:16 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West ended

Atlantic Canada Weather Bomb Update One
















WOCN14 CWHX 030852
Special weather statement updated by Environment Canada at 4:52 AM 
AST Sunday 3 February 2013.
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Special weather statement for:
      Acadian Peninsula
      Bathurst and Chaleur region
      Kent County
      Kouchibouguac National Park
      Miramichi and area
      Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick.

      Potential for significant snowfall tonight and Monday.
      Strong winds on Monday could give extensive blowing snow over
      Exposed areas.

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==discussion==
A developing low pressure system south of the Maritimes today will 
intensify rapidly as it tracks northward into the Gulf of St.
Lawrence on Monday.

Generally 5 to as much as 15 centimetres of snow are forecast over 
Southern and Eastern New Brunswick by Monday evening.  A shift in the 
track of the low to the west would give higher snowfall amounts on 
Monday.  There is potential for snow and wind to cause extensive 
blowing and drifting snow over exposed areas on Monday.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as 
warnings may be required or extended.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment
Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca

End


Acadian Peninsula
10:54 
AM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Wind warning for 

Acadian Peninsula issued

This is a warning that potentially damaging 
winds are expected in this region. Monitor weather conditions..listen for 
updated statements.

A developing low pressure system approaching from 
south of Nova Scotia today will intensify rapidly as it tracks northward through 
the Eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday.

Strong westerly winds will 
develop over Eastern New Brunswick on Monday with gusts to 90 km/h expected 
later in the day over the Acadian Peninsula. Winds gusting to 70 km/h are 
expected in other eastern areas of New Brunswick. These winds are expected to 
give local blowing and drifting snow over exposed areas along the New Brunswick 
East Coast.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and 
warnings as warnings may be required or extended.
 
 Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
1:33 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.
 
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
1:33 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Wind warning for
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County continued

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
1:33 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Rainfall warning for
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County continued

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
1:33 PM AST Sunday 03 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County issued

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.