the downgrade, Canadian officials still issued strong warnings Saturday evening and Sunday morning, asking residents to stay indoors. Were still talking about a very dangerous storm that is transiting through the Maritimes, said Bob Robichaud, meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre.
Date: Sep 08, 2019
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Tropical storm Chris expected to become hurricane as it heads north
Bob Robichaud of the Canadian Hurricane Centre said as of Monday afternoon, its looking more likely that the storm will brush the Eastern Shore and Cape Breton, although he cautioned that the margin for error in these predictions is wide.
Date: Jul 09, 2018
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Canada braces for massive storm's rain, strong winds
vidual parameter in itself is not usual for Canada. Whats fairly unusual with this system is the fact that all the ingredients lined up together to produce such a large and powerful storm, Bob Robichaud, of the Canadian Hurricane Centre, told reporters during a teleconference earlier Monday.
The storm was buffeting areas around St. John's, Newfoundland's capital, with winds that gusted up to 81 mph (131 kph), causing damage to roofs, trees, roads, Environment Canada meteorologist Bob Robichaud said. Waves were reaching 10 meters (yards) at an offshore buoy.
Forecaster Bob Robichaud said Leslie is gaining strength as it moves over warm waters, but its massive size may prevent it from reaching hurricane status. Storm watches were in effect for most of Newfoundland.