Twentieth Anniversary of the 1994 Windstorm

On this date in 1994 a vicious windstorm fell fifteen million trees across New Brunswick. Widespread gusts of over 120 km/75 mph for a period of 24 hours plagued the province. It was the most damaging wind event in more than a quarter century.

Early November Winter Storm Update Five

11:00 PM AST Friday 07 November 2014
Wind warning in effect for:

• Acadian Peninsula

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

A low pressure system in the Gulf of Saint Lawerence will continue to track away from the maritimes tonight. Strong northwest winds with gusts up to 100 km/hr are occuring along exposed areas of the coast and will continue through the night and into tomorrow morning as the system pulls away.
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NBStorm.

Early November Winter Storm Update Four

3:44 PM AST Friday 07 November 2014
Wind warning in effect for:

• Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

An intensifying low pressure system over the Bay of Fundy will track northeastward to lie over the Gulf of St Lawrence this evening and over Newfoundland Saturday afternoon. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h will develop in its wake early Saturday morning and then gradually diminish Saturday afternoon and evening as the low moves away.
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NSStorm.

Early November Winter Storm Update Three