Update On KYLE

Here is the latest bulletin on KYLE:

Queens County
4:49 AM ADT Sunday 28 September 2008
Wind warning for Queens County continued

Sustained winds at 65 km/h or more and gusting to 90 to 110 km/h are expected tonight.

At 3 AM this morning hurricane Kyle was located about 440 kilometres south of Cape Cod and moving northward at 37 km/h. On its path Kyle is forecast to pass to the west of Yarmouth late this evening before making landfall on the New Brunswick coast near Saint John before dawn Monday.

It is currently expected that Kyle will push tropical storm force winds of 80 km/h with gusts to 120 km/h into the tri-county region of Nova Scotia by early Sunday evening. Depending on the exact track strength and position of Kyle sustained hurricane force winds may be possible near the coast just as Kyle passes west of Yarmouth. A hurricane watch has been issued for this possibility.

These same wind speeds in similar events in the past have caused significant tree damage that has resulted in downed power lines and damage to structures due to falling branches or trees. All preparations to secure loose objects should be completed by Sunday afternoon.

Also of concern..Kyle will be arriving at the time of high tide in Yarmouth. The resulting storm surge from Kyle on top of the dangerous rough surf may lead to shoreline erosion and damage to the coastal infrastructure mainly in Yarmouth and Digby counties.

At this time rainfall amounts are not expected to reach the 50 millimetre threshold.

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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.