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Juan (September 2003)

Hurricane Juan was a significant tropical cyclone that heavily damaged parts of Atlantic Canada in late September 2003. Juan is also the first hurricane name and one of two to be requested to be retired by the Meteorological Service of Canada (the other being Igor of 2010)W.

More historical storms

Sandy (October 2012)

The response to Sandy in Atlantic Canada was swift, with emergency services addressing power outages and minor flooding.

Igor (September 2010)

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

Ophelia (September 2005)

Hurricane Ophelia’s legacy in Atlantic Canada is one of a slow-moving storm that, while not devastating, tested the region’s resilience and preparedness.