(Photo: submitted)
It was a sleepless night for many across Atlantic Canada.
As post-tropical storm Fiona continues on its path barreling through Newfoundland and Labrador, the devastation can already be seen in parts of Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and New Brunswick.
There are widespread outages in all three provinces as a result of high winds and heavy rain that began Friday night.
As of 5pm. Saturday, there were more than 44,000 NB Power customers without electricity.
Restoration times are actively being updated as we receive information from the field. Restoration efforts have been impacted in some areas as large trees and debris need to be safely removed from lines in order to make necessary repairs.
— NB Power (@NB_Power) September 24, 2022
We are experiencing widespread outages across PEI due to Fiona. Conditions are still dangerous, so crews are focusing on early assessment and emergencies. Tomorrow morning, 60 crews will be working on assessing the damage to our system with more crews on the way from off-Island. pic.twitter.com/MTdDwz9WI0
— Maritime Electric (@MECLPEI) September 24, 2022
Hurricane Fiona has been fierce, making its mark across NS. While winds have slowed in parts of the province, it’s important to remember that this is still an active storm and areas like Cape Breton are still experiencing high wind. Please stay safe & stay away from downed lines. pic.twitter.com/YpB90vnzbu
— Nova Scotia Power (@nspowerinc) September 24, 2022
(Photo:TDCB)
The high winds have brought down branches, trees and power lines, and flooding is extensive in some areas.
Jesus, my neighbours mini home just blew over. Luckily he wasn’t home. #pei pic.twitter.com/F1ipK18ZLo
— Craig Abbott (@craiger902) September 24, 2022
Countless reports of wires down and large trees down making numerous roads impassable all over the city. It is not safe to be on the roads. We will continue to share photos of Fiona’s impact. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️ pic.twitter.com/1S5F3sXTQu
— Charlottetown Police (@ChtownPolice) September 24, 2022
During a power outage don’t open your freezer or fridge unless it is absolutely necessary. A full freezer will keep food frozen for 24-36 hours if the door stays shut. More: https://t.co/mqtYgbXqDQ #Fiona #HurricaneFiona pic.twitter.com/zKzmTYivIz
— Public Safety Canada (@Safety_Canada) September 24, 2022
The highest wind gusts recorded in New Brunswick were in Greater Moncton at 100 kilometres an hour, and Miscou Island at 108 kilometres an hour.
In PEI, gusts of 126 km/h were noted in Summerside, 131 km/h in Stanhope and 120 km/n at the Charlottetown Airport, 120 km/h.
Photos show parts of Shediac, Pointe-du-Chene and Cocagne, including campgrounds and roads underwater.
The Confederation Bridge between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island closed to all traffic just before 1 a.m. with winds of up to 156 kilometres an hour reported at one point.
Images of the destruction are being shared across social media, with many showing damaged power lines, flooding, and other storm-related damage.
The former hurricane has now been reclassified as a post-tropical storm.
Cape Breton, NS (Photo submitted, Jon Burke–car wash on Gannon/Reserve St)
Conditions are like nothing we’ve ever seen. We are logging reports of downed trees and wires but will only be responding to emergency calls. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️ pic.twitter.com/gX7YPTPDSN
— Charlottetown Police (@ChtownPolice) September 24, 2022
With files from Allan Dearing, Tara Clow and Steve MacArthur
