Teddy downgraded as it approaches landfall in Atlantic Canada
Posted September 22, 2020 9:26 pm.
Last Updated September 23, 2020 5:47 am.
Teddy is a hurricane no more.
Post-Tropical Storm Teddy is heading toward Nova Scotia’s eastern shoreline, bringing heavy rain and a dangerous storm surge.
680 NEWS Meteorologist Jill Taylor said the slow-moving storm is expected to make landfall later Wednesday morning.
Tonight on @680NEWS – we're watching #Teddy as it tracks toward the Maritimes and checking in with The @weathernetwork's @NateTWN! https://t.co/Und24wgLcM
— Michelle Mackey (@michellemackey) September 23, 2020
The outer bands of the storm have already reached the province and the shores of Nova Scotia are experiencing torrential rain, strong winds and a dangerous storm surge along the coast. As of Tuesday night, there are four notable warnings issued for Nova Scotia including Tropical Storm, Wind, Rainfall, and Storm Surge Warnings.
Hurricane Teddy Approaches Nova Scotia https://t.co/euHSMxscXX pic.twitter.com/dz31uZhb5Y
— NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) September 22, 2020
Rainfall amounts will be less for Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne Counties with anywhere between 15 to 25 millimetres of rain expected. As you head into Halifax, Darmouth, Hants and Colchester Counties, rainfall totals will be anywhere between 40 to 60 millimetres.
Once you reach the eastern shores of Nova Scotia near Sheet Harbour and the Tangier Grand Lake Wilderness Area will see the highest rainfall totals between 50 to 75 millimetres.
Some areas will see rainfall totals approaching 100 millimetres, however, that will be isolated.
The winds will be the gustiest right along the coast with gusts up to about 90 kilometres per hour but as the storm weakens, maximum sustained winds will be around 70 to 80 kilometres per hour. This will cause power outages and some property damage, so plan accordingly.
Post-Tropical Cyclone #Teddy Advisory 43A: Post-Tropical Cyclone Teddy Forecast to Produce Destructive Waves, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Over Portions of Nova Scotia Today. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 23, 2020
Another factor to consider will be the waves that come crashing in from the Atlantic Ocean. The tallest waves will remain out in the Atlantic Ocean where some waves could be as tall as 15 metres. However, the Storm Surge Warning is in effect because some waves could be as tall as 8 metres as they crash onto shore. Flooding will be a concern right along the coast with this dangerous combination.
Teddy is expected to exit the Maritimes by Thursday and exit Newfoundland by Friday.
