000 WTNT32 KNHC 240253 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Post-Tropical Cyclone Fiona Advisory Number 39 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072022 1100 PM AST Fri Sep 23 2022 ...STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS SPREADING OVER NOVA SCOTIA AS FIONA NEARS... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...44.5N 60.8W ABOUT 140 MI...220 KM E OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 46 MPH...74 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...933 MB...27.55 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Nova Scotia from Hubbards to Brule * Prince Edward Island * Isle-de-la-Madeleine * Newfoundland from Parson's Pond to Francois A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * St. Andrews New Brunswick to west of Hubbards Nova Scotia * West of Brule Nova Scotia to Cap Madeleine Quebec * Anticosti Island * Sheldrake Quebec to north of Parson's Pond Newfoundland * Boat Harbor to Hare Bay Newfoundland * Francois to St Lawrence Newfoundland A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * North of Boat Harbor Newfoundland to West Bay Labrador A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Fiona was located near latitude 44.5 North, longitude 60.8 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the north near 46 mph (74 km/h). A slower north-northeast or northward motion is expected through Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of Fiona will move across eastern Nova Scotia overnight and into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Saturday morning, and then move across Labrador and over the Labrador Sea on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Although gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, Fiona is expected to maintain hurricane-force winds through Saturday morning. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 345 miles (555 km). A wind gust to 88 mph (141 km/h) was recently observed at Beaver Island, Nova Scotia. The minimum central pressure estimated from Air Force Hurricane Hunter observations is 933 mb (27.55 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Fiona can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT42 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT2.shtml. WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected to begin in portions of the hurricane warning area in Canada within the next few hours. Tropical storm conditions are occurring in portions of the tropical storm warning area in Canada. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area in Labrador on Sunday. RAINFALL: Fiona is forecast to produce the following rainfall: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and western Newfoundland: 3 to 6 inches (75 to 150 mm), with local maxima of up to 10 inches (250 mm). Flooding is expected, some of which could be significant. Labrador and eastern Quebec: 2 to 5 inches (50 to 125 mm). Eastern New Brunswick: 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm). STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce coastal flooding within the warning areas in Atlantic Canada in areas of onshore winds. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. SURF: Swells generated by Fiona are affecting Atlantic Canada, the eastern United States coast, Bermuda, and the northwestern Bahamas. The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 200 AM AST. Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Pasch