Nova Scotians bracing for hurricane Bill
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The Canadian Press
HALIFAX–Store lineups were longer than usual yesterday as Nova Scotians stocked up on food, beverages and other necessities in preparation for the impending arrival of a nasty guest.
Hurricane Bill, an unruly giant spanning 750 kilometres from tip to swirling tip, was expected to hit Atlantic Canada early today as a Category 1 hurricane. As such, it would pack heavy rains and be capable of uprooting trees, tearing down electrical lines and toppling utility poles.
The hurricane is expected to pass by eastern Cape Breton by nightfall today and make landfall over the French islands of St-Pierre-Miquelon, followed by Newfoundland's Burin Peninsula by tomorrow. It is not expected to strengthen in intensity along the way and may even weaken.
Rainfall warnings of up to 150 milimetres were issued for all of Nova Scotia and eastern Prince Edward Island for today.
In Nova Scotia, provincial parks were closed and people were advised to stay away from beaches.
"This afternoon is going to be intresting."
HALIFAX–Store lineups were longer than usual yesterday as Nova Scotians stocked up on food, beverages and other necessities in preparation for the impending arrival of a nasty guest.
Hurricane Bill, an unruly giant spanning 750 kilometres from tip to swirling tip, was expected to hit Atlantic Canada early today as a Category 1 hurricane. As such, it would pack heavy rains and be capable of uprooting trees, tearing down electrical lines and toppling utility poles.
The hurricane is expected to pass by eastern Cape Breton by nightfall today and make landfall over the French islands of St-Pierre-Miquelon, followed by Newfoundland's Burin Peninsula by tomorrow. It is not expected to strengthen in intensity along the way and may even weaken.
Rainfall warnings of up to 150 milimetres were issued for all of Nova Scotia and eastern Prince Edward Island for today.
In Nova Scotia, provincial parks were closed and people were advised to stay away from beaches.
"This afternoon is going to be intresting."
