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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

Arthur (July 2014)

Hurricane Arthur served as a reminder of the power of post-tropical storms and their potential to cause significant damage.

Matthew (October 2016)

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

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.