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Fiona (September 2022)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center began monitoring a tropical depression on September 12 that eventually became Tropical Storm Fiona on September 15, 2022. The storm increased in intensity as it moved through the southern Atlantic attaining category 4 status.

Prior to making landfall in Nova Scotia, Hurricane Fiona was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. Despite the change, it was one of the most impactful storms ever to hit Atlantic Canada.

More historical storms

Lee (September 2023)

September 16, Post-tropical depression Lee made landfall on Long Island, in Nova Scotia. Then, overnight into September 17, it traversed both New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island while continuing to…

Igor (September 2010)

Hurricane Igor’s impact on Newfoundland and Labrador was profound, both in terms of physical damage and the lessons learned.

Matthew (October 2016)

Hurricane Matthew's legacy in Atlantic Canada is a testament to the far-reaching effects of powerful storms