Nova Scotians living along the Atlantic coast have been advised to relocate, as the post-tropical storm Teddy approaches the region, bringing winds that could reach speeds of up to 100 km/h.
The city of Halifax issued a release which encouraged residents living in high-risk areas in the Sambro area, Peggys Cove and along the Eastern Shore to temporarily transfer.
“Citizens are encouraged to be in alternative locations prior to the arrival of the storm,” the release said.
Environment Canada said that as of Tuesday, 9pm, Teddy was about 310 kilometres south of Halifax, moving toward Nova Scotia at around 28 km/h.
Ryan Snoddon, a meteorologist with CBC News, reported that the storm had already produced some heavy downpours and strong gusts as it approached the Maritime region. He also noted that as of 6pm the gusts peaked at around 80- to 100 km/h along parts of the Atlantic coastline.
The meteorologist additionally warned that much of New Brunswick and PEI will continue to experience rain and winds exceeding 50 to 80 km/h. Nova Scotia will momentarily see a lull in rains and wind, but another round of the storm will approach the province from the south.
“It’s expected that Teddy will make landfall along the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia as a post-tropical storm with Category 1 hurricane-force winds,” Snoddon said.
