Storm surge is the big concern from post-tropical storm Teddy as it has made landfall in Nova Scotia. Surges of six to nine metres on the south coast of Newfoundland are possible.
That could cause coastal erosion and damage to infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
The most vulnerable time would be during high tide this afternoon.
Meanwhile, Meteorologist Mike Vandenburgh, a meteorologist with Environment Canada says Teddy is also responsible for the warm weather.
Temperatures are in the order of 20°C today because of the warm, southerly winds from Teddy.
According to Rodney Barney of Environment Canada, Rocky Harbour was the warmest spot in all of Canada with a temperature of 24°C this afternoon, feeling like 29° with the humidex.
He says the summer-like temperatures are the result of post-tropical storm Teddy tracking across the island today.
#Teddy, now a large post-tropical cyclone, is moving across eastern Nova Scotia this morning, bringing strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rain to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and surrounding islands. Teddy is moving quickly northeastward, and will exit the region by Thursday. pic.twitter.com/nDxJ1NJuLg
— Levi Cowan (@TropicalTidbits) September 23, 2020
With Hurricane Teddy making landfall in Nova Scotia this week, we're looking back to our 2016 map of every hurricane that made landfall in Canada between 1866 and 2014.https://t.co/2lUkjFAMS1
— Canadian Geographic (@CanGeo) September 23, 2020
As of Wednesday morning, Nova Scotia Power is reporting more than 80 power outages, affecting more than 6,000 customers, while #Teddy continues to bring strong winds and heavy downpour to Atlantic Canada. #NSstorm #PEstorm #NBstorm #NLstorm #ATLstorm https://t.co/OdmhLncz54
— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) September 23, 2020
