Mid-October Nor'Easter Event Summary
Storm Summary Number 2 for High Winds & Rainfall Associated With
Intense October Coastal Storm
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
500 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019
...Periods of Rain and Gusty Winds Continue Across the Northeast
Today...
Wind Advisories are in effect for portions of southern New
England, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coasts, and southern and
eastern Pennsylvania.
Flood Watches are in effect for portions of the Adirondack and
Green Mountains of the Northeast. Flood Warnings are in place for
a few locations in eastern New York and southwestern Vermont.
For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
At 400 PM EDT...National Weather Service radar and surface
observations showed a strong cyclone impacting the Northeast this
afternoon with periods of rain and blustery winds. The storm's
baromtetric pressure was noted at 979 mb, or 28.91 inches of
mercury, and located south of Mount Washington, New Hampshire.
Last night and earlier this morning, the storm's impressively low
barometric pressure broke numerous October low pressure records
across New England. The tight pressure gradient led to intense
wind gusts region wide which resulted in downed trees and numerous
power outages across the Northeast.
...Selected preliminary Storm Total Rainfall in inches from 800 AM
EDT Wed Oct 16 through 400 PM EDT Thu Oct 17...
...MAINE...
CORNISH 1 SSW 3.70
WATERBORO 2.50
KENNEBUNK 2.42
GRAY 2.21
...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier
in the event...
...MAINE...
STONINGTON 73
BAR HARBOR PORT 70
ROBBINSTON 63
PORTLAND JETPORT 62
PORTLAND BUOY 60
ROCKLAND 58
WISCASSET 55
ARUNDEL 54
BATH 50
The storm system will weaken gradually this evening with scattered
showers and gusty winds continuing across New England. Showers
will taper off and wind gusts will continue to lessen overnight as
high pressure over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley slides east on
Friday. Expect winds to weaken substantially Friday night as high
pressure moves over the Northeast for Saturday.
This will be the last Storm Summary issued by the Weather
Prediction Center for this event. Please refer to your local
National Weather service office for additional information.
Mullinax
Weather summary
for New Brunswick
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:28 p.m. ADT Thursday 17 October 2019.
Discussion.
A significant fall storm intensified over New England early Thursday
morning and brought strong easterly winds, heavy rain and higher
than normal water levels to parts of the coast. A band of strong
winds and heavy rain associated with the storm has moved off to the
northeast of the province.
Here is a summary of weather information as of 9 PM ADT.
Significant wind gusts (km/h) as of 9 PM ADT October 17th.
Miscou Island: 91
Dingee Brook (NB Fire Stn) 82
Charlo 80
St. Stephen 77
Musquash (NB Fire Stn) 76
Point Lepreau 72
Fredericton 71
Rainfall amounts observed were generally in the 15 to 25 millimetre
range over most areas of the province.
Significant storm surge was observed earlier today. The following
water levels (in centimetres) above astronomical high tide were
observed by tide guage data:
Belledune: 90 cm above high tide
Shediac: 80 cm above high tide
Escuminac: 80 cm above high tide
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:46 p.m. ADT Thursday 17 October 2019.
Discussion.
A significant fall storm intensified over New England early Thursday
morning and brought strong easterly winds, heavy rain and higher
than normal water levels to parts of the coast. The band of strong
winds and heavy rain has moved off to the northeast of the province.
Significant rainfall amounts (mm) as of 9 P.M. ADT October 17th:
Osborne Head 58.6
Halifax International Airport 48.6
Halifax Windsor Park 46.2
Bedford Range 46.2
Kejimkujik 1 45.2
New Ross 45
Shearwater 34.4
Upper Stewiacke 37.5
Shelburne 32.4
Kentville 31.7
Significant wind gusts (km/h) as of 9 P.M. ADT October 17th:
Plateau 148
Grand Etang 140
St. Joseph du Moine 124
Lunenburg 106
Beaver Island 102
Halifax Dockyard 101
Osborne Head 98
Port Hawkesbury 98
Cheticamp 96
Brier Island 94
Halifax Kootenay 93
Baccaro Pt 91
Beaver Island 91
Western Head 91
Halifax International Airport 89
Mcnabs Island 89
Yarmouth Rcs 85
Yarmouth 84
Heart Island 83
Sable Island 80
Shearwater Jetty 79
Caribou Point 78
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Prince Edward Island
issued by Environment Canada
at 9:43 p.m. ADT Thursday 17 October 2019.
Discussion.
A significant fall storm intensified over New England early Thursday
morning and brought strong easterly winds, rain and higher than
normal water levels to Prince Edward Island. The storm's impacts
have diminished as the band of heavy rain and strong winds has moved
off to the north of Prince Edward island.
Significant wind gusts (km/h) as of 8 PM ADT October 17th.
North Cape 103
East Point 85
Summerside 75
Water level data from the tide guage in Charlottetown harbour
measured a water level of 70 centimetres above astronomical high
tide.
Rainfall amounts were in the 10 to 20 millimetre range.
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Intense October Coastal Storm
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
500 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019
...Periods of Rain and Gusty Winds Continue Across the Northeast
Today...
Wind Advisories are in effect for portions of southern New
England, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coasts, and southern and
eastern Pennsylvania.
Flood Watches are in effect for portions of the Adirondack and
Green Mountains of the Northeast. Flood Warnings are in place for
a few locations in eastern New York and southwestern Vermont.
For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
At 400 PM EDT...National Weather Service radar and surface
observations showed a strong cyclone impacting the Northeast this
afternoon with periods of rain and blustery winds. The storm's
baromtetric pressure was noted at 979 mb, or 28.91 inches of
mercury, and located south of Mount Washington, New Hampshire.
Last night and earlier this morning, the storm's impressively low
barometric pressure broke numerous October low pressure records
across New England. The tight pressure gradient led to intense
wind gusts region wide which resulted in downed trees and numerous
power outages across the Northeast.
...Selected preliminary Storm Total Rainfall in inches from 800 AM
EDT Wed Oct 16 through 400 PM EDT Thu Oct 17...
...MAINE...
CORNISH 1 SSW 3.70
WATERBORO 2.50
KENNEBUNK 2.42
GRAY 2.21
...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier
in the event...
...MAINE...
STONINGTON 73
BAR HARBOR PORT 70
ROBBINSTON 63
PORTLAND JETPORT 62
PORTLAND BUOY 60
ROCKLAND 58
WISCASSET 55
ARUNDEL 54
BATH 50
The storm system will weaken gradually this evening with scattered
showers and gusty winds continuing across New England. Showers
will taper off and wind gusts will continue to lessen overnight as
high pressure over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley slides east on
Friday. Expect winds to weaken substantially Friday night as high
pressure moves over the Northeast for Saturday.
This will be the last Storm Summary issued by the Weather
Prediction Center for this event. Please refer to your local
National Weather service office for additional information.
Mullinax
Weather summary
for New Brunswick
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:28 p.m. ADT Thursday 17 October 2019.
Discussion.
A significant fall storm intensified over New England early Thursday
morning and brought strong easterly winds, heavy rain and higher
than normal water levels to parts of the coast. A band of strong
winds and heavy rain associated with the storm has moved off to the
northeast of the province.
Here is a summary of weather information as of 9 PM ADT.
Significant wind gusts (km/h) as of 9 PM ADT October 17th.
Miscou Island: 91
Dingee Brook (NB Fire Stn) 82
Charlo 80
St. Stephen 77
Musquash (NB Fire Stn) 76
Point Lepreau 72
Fredericton 71
Rainfall amounts observed were generally in the 15 to 25 millimetre
range over most areas of the province.
Significant storm surge was observed earlier today. The following
water levels (in centimetres) above astronomical high tide were
observed by tide guage data:
Belledune: 90 cm above high tide
Shediac: 80 cm above high tide
Escuminac: 80 cm above high tide
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:46 p.m. ADT Thursday 17 October 2019.
Discussion.
A significant fall storm intensified over New England early Thursday
morning and brought strong easterly winds, heavy rain and higher
than normal water levels to parts of the coast. The band of strong
winds and heavy rain has moved off to the northeast of the province.
Significant rainfall amounts (mm) as of 9 P.M. ADT October 17th:
Osborne Head 58.6
Halifax International Airport 48.6
Halifax Windsor Park 46.2
Bedford Range 46.2
Kejimkujik 1 45.2
New Ross 45
Shearwater 34.4
Upper Stewiacke 37.5
Shelburne 32.4
Kentville 31.7
Significant wind gusts (km/h) as of 9 P.M. ADT October 17th:
Plateau 148
Grand Etang 140
St. Joseph du Moine 124
Lunenburg 106
Beaver Island 102
Halifax Dockyard 101
Osborne Head 98
Port Hawkesbury 98
Cheticamp 96
Brier Island 94
Halifax Kootenay 93
Baccaro Pt 91
Beaver Island 91
Western Head 91
Halifax International Airport 89
Mcnabs Island 89
Yarmouth Rcs 85
Yarmouth 84
Heart Island 83
Sable Island 80
Shearwater Jetty 79
Caribou Point 78
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Prince Edward Island
issued by Environment Canada
at 9:43 p.m. ADT Thursday 17 October 2019.
Discussion.
A significant fall storm intensified over New England early Thursday
morning and brought strong easterly winds, rain and higher than
normal water levels to Prince Edward Island. The storm's impacts
have diminished as the band of heavy rain and strong winds has moved
off to the north of Prince Edward island.
Significant wind gusts (km/h) as of 8 PM ADT October 17th.
North Cape 103
East Point 85
Summerside 75
Water level data from the tide guage in Charlottetown harbour
measured a water level of 70 centimetres above astronomical high
tide.
Rainfall amounts were in the 10 to 20 millimetre range.
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
posted by Advackia at 1:23 PM
0 comments
