Saturday, June 10, 2017

Unexpected Early June Nor'Easter Event Summary





Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 6:01 a.m. ADT Saturday 10 June 2017.

Discussion.

A low pressure system developed southeast of Cape Cod and
intensified as it moved across Nova Scotia on June 9th 2017. This
low pressure system brought significant rain and wind to Nova
Scotia.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment and Climate Change Canada.

1. Summary of rainfall accumulation in mm as of 3:00 am ADT June
10th 2017:

Yarmouth: 69.8
Western Head: 68.3
Brier Island: 57.8
Port Hawkesbury: 48.5
Greenwood: 46
Kentville: 45.5
Kejimkujik: 44.5
Nappan: 42.6
Halifax International Airport: 35
Bedford Range: 26.7

2. Summary of wind gusts in km/h:

Grand Etang: 115
Port Hawkesbury: 93
Caribou Point: 91
Heart Island: 87
Yarmouth: 83
Brier Island: 82
Halifax International Airport: 76

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.