Warnings for Kyle

The first warning for Kyle has been released:

‘Queens County
4:02 AM ADT Saturday 27 September 2008
Wind warning for
Queens County issued
Southeasterly winds gusting between 90 to 110 km/h developing Sunday evening.
Kyle is poised to track over western Nova Scotia late Sunday into early Monday. The main effect of this latest tropical feature will be the very high winds which should develop along the south coast Sunday evening. Wind gusts in excess of 100 km/h can be expected in advance of the system. Wind warnings for some other areas to the right of Kyle's track will likely be issued later today for Sunday night into Monday morning.
At this time rainfall amounts are not expected to reach the 50 millimetre threshold.
It should be emphasized that portions of the region will likely encounter significant tree damage which during similar events in the past has resulted in power outages and damage to structures due to fallen trees..Preparations to secure loose objects should be completed by late Sunday. In addition storm surge and high waves could become an issue for western Atlantic coastal Nova Scotia. It should be noted that Kyle is expected to arrive at a time when the tidal range is relatively low which would tend to make the maximum water level not as high than it could be.’


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Note: The temps shown in the forecast block in this blog are reported from the nearest local weather station located at Western Head which is very near the ocean. The temps there are quite different than here usually.