Hurricane Fiona approaches Quebec Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for several regions east of the province.
HURRICANE ALERT IN EFFECT
Environment Canada forecasts include gale force winds of 100 gusts to 140 km/h over exposed areas, but 140 gusts to 160 km/h on the coast (Category 1 upper limit) and a wave of 1.8 to 2.4 m and dangerous Waves of 11 to 15 m associated with Hurricane Fiona.
This alert applies to the region at the heart of Hurricane/Severe Post-Tropical Storm Fiona. Over some areas, such as eastern Cape Breton and southwestern Newfoundland, east of the eye of the system, winds are likely to be gusty near the threshold of category two hurricane strength, 160 km/h. Winds from the northwest over Prince Edward Island and parts of northern Nova Scotia are much colder; they could reach speeds of up to 140 or 150 km/h.
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Québec En Alerte – This is a hurricane alert from the Department of Public Safety. Hurricane Fiona will hit eastern Quebec on Friday night. High winds, torrential rain and storm surges could cause damage.
Instruction
If you are in affected areas, stay indoors and avoid coastlines and riverbanks. Follow local authority guidelines. Visit www.alerte.gouv.qc.ca or local media for more information.
Area
The eastern tip of Gaspésie, the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, the island of Anticosti and the lower north coast.
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