Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected as Melissa Approaches Eastern Canada

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Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected as Melissa Approaches Eastern Canada

Hurricane Melissa is tracking towards eastern Canada this week, prompting warnings of strong winds and heavy rain. The Canadian Hurricane Centre has indicated that even though the storm is expected to stay offshore, it will still impact weather in the eastern regions.

Weather Impact of Hurricane Melissa

Meteorologist Bob Robichaud stated that as Melissa accelerates northward, a depression will move toward the northeastern United States. This movement will bring tropical moisture from the storm, resulting in wet and windy conditions across the Maritimes and parts of Ontario and Quebec.

Forecast and Rainfall Predictions

Projected Path: Hurricane Melissa is likely to drift towards the Grand Banks, off the east coast of Newfoundland, by Saturday.
Rainfall Estimates: Robichaud noted that precipitation amounts could exceed 60 millimeters in some areas, up from typical forecasts of 40 millimeters.
Wind Conditions: Strong winds and rain are expected to persist until the depression moves out to sea on Sunday.

Residents in Atlantic Canada should reconsider outdoor activities, including Halloween candy collection, as unpredictable weather patterns could significantly disrupt plans.

Seasonal Context

This Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually calm, with typically two to four named storms impacting the Canadian region from June 1 to November 30. However, high-pressure systems have consistently pushed incoming storms away from the coast, resulting in both a lack of storms and widespread drought conditions.

Recent Developments in the Caribbean

In related news, Hurricane Melissa has caused significant devastation in the southwestern region of Jamaica. Winds reached 295 km/h, and the storm’s intense central pressure of 892 millibars matched two past records for the strongest Atlantic storm on landfall.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the storm has been linked to seven fatalities across the Caribbean, with casualties reported in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.