One of the biggest concerns as tropical storm Teddy approaches Newfoundland and Labrador will be the storm surge. That’s according to Bob Robichaud of the Canadian Hurricane Centre.
Robichaud calls Teddy a “large and powerful” storm that spans about 1,000-kilometres in diameter.
He says the biggest risk for storm surge will be to the southwest coast of the island tomorrow afternoon. He notes the surge and waves won’t be as “over the top” as what will be felt in Nova Scotia, but it is something they’re monitoring.
Robichaud says both rain and winds will remain below warning thresholds. Some of the heavier rains could extend over the north shore of Quebec and into Labrador, but as of right now those are also below the warning thresholds.
Robichaud says there is still some uncertainty with exactly where the storm will track. Should it track more to the east, Central Newfoundland could see some of those stronger winds, but Robichaud doesn’t think it will track far enough east to reach the Avalon.
Marine Atlantic ferries will be tied up tonight and tomorrow because of the winds in the Gulf.
With stormy weather from #Teddy on the way for some areas, we’re preparing and have crews ready to respond. Make sure you’re prepared too. Learn more on our website: https://t.co/hpWGyy6SV6 #nlwx pic.twitter.com/O63DGoCETb
— NLHydro (@NLHydro) September 22, 2020
Meanwhile, the Canadian Hurricane Centre is keeping a close eye on the track of the storm.
The Canadian #Hurricane Centre is tracking #Teddy 🌀https://t.co/RRk9TomYyQ pic.twitter.com/OwHUXDJQND
— ECCC Canadian Hurricane Centre (@ECCC_CHC) September 22, 2020
