Hurricane in to bring gusts of wind, high surfing to Nova Scotia
Hurricane Erin Approaches Nova Scotia, Bringing Strong Winds and Rough Surfing
Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the season, is expected to impact Nova Scotia over the weekend. While the storm is projected to stay offshore, it will still bring gusts of wind and rough surf to the region. Wind speeds are forecasted to reach up to 50 kilometers per hour across most of the province, with even stronger gusts of up to 70 km/h along the Atlantic coast.
Allister Aalders, a weather specialist from 95.7, warns, “The bigger concern will be the waves along the Atlantic coast, reaching heights of two to five meters and creating the risk of rip currents. It is best to avoid the ocean on Friday and Saturday as the rip currents are expected to persist.”
Despite Erin’s proximity, it is unlikely that any rainfall from the hurricane will reach Nova Scotia, as the weekend forecast remains dry.
Firefighters Brace for Hurricane-Driven Flames
Civil servants battling the Long Lake Wildfire Complex in Annapolis County are concerned about how Hurricane Erin’s winds will affect the blaze. The wildfire, which covers approximately 3,210 hectares, has been difficult to contain and is expected to intensify on Friday due to the strong winds.
Dave Steeves, Public Information Officer with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), states, “Friday will be a challenging day for our crews as the fire is expected to grow with the approaching hurricane.”
Scott Tingley, the province’s manager of forest protection, acknowledges the unprecedented challenge of simultaneously combatting a wildfire and a hurricane. Preparation efforts have been underway to create a buffer zone between the fire and residential areas, with 100 homes already in an evacuation zone.
