Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

Pathfinder · Sep 20, 2010

Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Tropical storm Watch for Newfoundland

Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Tropical storm Watch for Newfoundland

Hurricane IGOR Public Advisory

000
WTNT31 KNHC 201747
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IGOR INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 50A
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL112010
200 PM AST MON SEP 20 2010

...IGOR ACCELERATING AS IT TURNS TO THE NORTHEAST...TROPICAL STORM
WARNING FOR BERMUDA DISCONTINUED...

SUMMARY OF 200 PM AST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...37.1N 62.5W
ABOUT 350 MI...560 KM NNE OF BERMUDA
ABOUT 815 MI...1315 KM SW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/HR
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 26 MPH...43 KM/HR
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...965 MB...28.50 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...

THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE HAS DISCONTINUED THE TROPICAL STORM
WARNING FOR BERMUDA.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* THE COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM STONES COVE NORTHWARD AND WESTWARD
TO JONES HARBOUR

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 48 HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE. FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO
YOUR AREA OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS
ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
AT 200 PM AST...1800 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IGOR WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 37.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 62.5 WEST. IGOR IS MOVING
TOWARD THE NORTHEAST NEAR 26 MPH...43 KM/HR...AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE ACCELERATING TOWARD THE NORTHEAST THROUGH LATE TUESDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 75 MPH...120 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. IGOR IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON
HURRICANE WIND SCALE. LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING
THE NEXT 48 HOURS...AND IGOR IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A STRONG
EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE IN ABOUT A DAY OR SO.

IGOR IS A LARGE HURRICANE. HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP
TO 90 MILES...150 KM...FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE
WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 380 MILES...610 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 965 MB...28.50 INCHES.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF...LARGE SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE EAST COAST OF THE
UNITED STATES THROUGH TUESDAY. LARGE SWELLS WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDE
IN PUERTO RICO...THE VIRGIN ISLANDS...HISPANIOLA...AND PORTIONS OF
THE BAHAMAS DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THESE SWELLS ARE
LIKELY TO CAUSE LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND RIP CURRENTS. PLEASE
CONSULT PRODUCTS FROM YOUR LOCAL WEATHER OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY...500 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BERG

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT1+shtml/201747.shtml?

Pathfinder · Sep 20, 2010

Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

000
WTNT31 KNHC 202332
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IGOR INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 51A
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL112010
800 PM AST MON SEP 20 2010

...IGOR SOON TO BE EXTRATROPICAL...HEADED TOWARD NEWFOUNDLAND...

SUMMARY OF 800 PM AST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...39.0N 60.5W
ABOUT 650 MI...1045 KM SW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/HR
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 29 MPH...46 KM/HR
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...968 MB...28.59 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...

THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE EARLIER ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR
THE FRENCH ISLANDS OF ST-PIERRE AND MIQUELON...LOCATED JUST TO THE
SOUTH OF NEWFOUNDLAND.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* THE COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM STONES COVE NORTHWARD AND WESTWARD
TO CHARLOTTETOWN
* THE ISLANDS OF ST-PIERRE AND MIQUELON

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA...IN THIS CASE WITHIN THE
NEXT 24 HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES....PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE. FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO
YOUR AREA OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS
ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
AT 800 PM AST...0000 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IGOR WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 39.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 60.5 WEST. IGOR IS MOVING
TOWARD THE NORTHEAST NEAR 29 MPH...46 KM/HR...AND THIS GENERAL
MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY. A TURN TOWARD THE
NORTH-NORTHEAST AND NORTH WITH A DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS
EXPECTED ON TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...
THE CENTER OF THE CYCLONE WILL MOVE NEAR THE SOUTHEASTERN TIP OF
NEWFOUNDLAND ON TUESDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 75 MPH...120 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. IGOR IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON
HURRICANE WIND SCALE. SOME STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE...AND IGOR IS
EXPECTED TO BECOME AN INTENSE EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE IN A DAY OR SO.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85 MILES...140 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 380
MILES...610 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 968 MB...28.59 INCHES.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
RAINFALL...IGOR IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 4
TO 8 INCHES PRIMARILY OVER THE EASTERN HALF OF NEWFOUNDLAND...WITH
ISOLATED AMOUNTS OF 10 INCHES POSSIBLE.

SURF...LARGE SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE EAST COAST OF THE
UNITED STATES THROUGH TUESDAY AND THE SOUTH-FACING COASTLINES OF
NOVA SCOTIA AND NEWFOUNDLAND FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. SWELLS WILL BE
SLOW TO SUBSIDE IN PUERTO RICO...THE VIRGIN ISLANDS...HISPANIOLA...
AND PORTIONS OF THE BAHAMAS DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THESE
SWELLS ARE LIKELY TO CAUSE LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND RIP CURRENTS.
PLEASE CONSULT PRODUCTS FROM YOUR LOCAL WEATHER OFFICE FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY...1100 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER PASCH

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT1+shtml/202332.shtml

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Hurricane IGOR Public Advisory

000
WTNT31 KNHC 210852
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IGOR ADVISORY NUMBER 53
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL112010
500 AM AST TUE SEP 21 2010

...IGOR LIKELY TO BECOME EXTRATROPICAL LATER TODAY...CENTER IS
RAPIDLY APPROACHING SOUTHEASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND...

SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...42.8N 55.1W
ABOUT 285 MI...460 KM SSW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/HR
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 41 MPH...67 KM/HR
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...966 MB...28.53 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...

NONE.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

A HURRICANE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* THE COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM STONES COVE NORTHWARD AND EASTWARD
TO FOGO ISLAND

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* THE COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM BURGEO NORTHWARD AND EASTWARD
TO TRITON
* THE ISLANDS OF ST-PIERRE AND MIQUELON

A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE
WITHIN THE WATCH AREA. A WATCH IS TYPICALLY ISSUED 48 HOURS
BEFORE THE ANTICIPATED FIRST OCCURRENCE OF TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE
WINDS...CONDITIONS THAT MAKE OUTSIDE PREPARATIONS DIFFICULT OR
DANGEROUS.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA...IN THIS CASE WITHIN THE
NEXT 24 HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA OUTSIDE...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IGOR WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 42.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 55.1 WEST. IGOR IS MOVING
TOWARD THE NORTHEAST NEAR 41 MPH...67 KM/HR. A TURN TO THE
NORTH-NORTHEAST IS EXPECTED LATER TODAY FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD
THE NORTH AT A SLOWER FORWARD SPEED ON WEDNESDAY. ON THE FORECAST
TRACK...THE CENTER OF THE CYCLONE WILL MOVE NEAR THE SOUTHEASTERN
TIP OF NEWFOUNDLAND LATER TODAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 75 MPH...120 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. IGOR IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON
HURRICANE WIND SCALE. SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST...AND IGOR IS
LIKELY TO BECOME AN INTENSE EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE LATER TODAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85 MILES...140 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 380
MILES...610 KM. CANADIAN BUOY 44141...LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE
CENTER...RECENTLY REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS OF 56 MPH...90 KM/HR...
AND A WIND GUST OF 80 MPH...129 KM/HR.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 966 MB...28.53 INCHES.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND...WINDS OF TROPICAL STORM OR GALE FORCE ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE
TROPICAL STORM WARNING AREA TODAY. WINDS OF HURRICANE FORCE ARE
POSSIBLE IN THE HURRICANE WATCH AREA.

RAINFALL...IGOR IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 4
TO 8 INCHES PRIMARILY OVER THE EASTERN HALF OF NEWFOUNDLAND...WITH
ISOLATED AMOUNTS OF 10 INCHES POSSIBLE.

SURF...LARGE SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE EAST COAST OF THE
UNITED STATES THROUGH TODAY AND THE SOUTH-FACING COASTLINES OF
NOVA SCOTIA AND NEWFOUNDLAND FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. SWELLS WILL BE
SLOW TO SUBSIDE IN PUERTO RICO...THE VIRGIN ISLANDS...HISPANIOLA...
AND PORTIONS OF THE BAHAMAS DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THESE
SWELLS ARE LIKELY TO CAUSE LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND RIP CURRENTS.
PLEASE CONSULT PRODUCTS FROM YOUR LOCAL WEATHER OFFICE FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
NEXT INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY...800 AM AST.
NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY...1100 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT1+shtml/210852.shtml?

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

East coast feeling bite of Igor

<DL class=tags><DT>Clarenville declares a state of emergency

<SMALL class=credit>Raphael Borja/Transcontinental Media</SMALL> Flooding at the Lower Shoal Harbour River bridge in Clarenville.

<DL class=author><DD class="date published">Published on September 21st, 2010 </DD></DL></DT></DL>Clarenville has declared a state of emergency as hurricane Igor bears down on parts of the island.

Already this morning there have been reports of a washout near Elliot?s Cove on Random Island and up to two feet of water on the Trans Canada Highway near Adeytown.

There are also reports of major flooding on the Burin Peninsula, including in the Marystown area and near Rattling Brook, which is also reported to be washed out.

The east coast of Newfoundland is taking a beating with the arrival of hurricane Igor

The hurricane announced its arrival with a roll of thunder in the pre-dawn hours, and three to four metre swells on the south coast moving ahead of the hurricane.

By 7:30 a.m. he had already caused considerable damage. On Random Island, commuters heading to work were forced to turn back due to a major road washout in Elliott?s Cove.

.../
http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Loc...2/Clarenville-declares-a-state-of-emergency/1

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

<DL class=author><DD class="date published">Cabot Tower closed for hurricane<DD class="date published"><DD class="date published">

Cabot Tower. File photo

<DD class="date published"><DD class="date published">Published on September 21st, 2010 </DD></DL>Cabot Tower on Signal Hill in St. John?s and Cape Spear National Historic Site are closed today because of Hurricane Igor.

?Parks Canada will close these sites as a precaution in the interest of visitor safety and will re-assess these closures on Wednesday,? said a release issued this morning.
.../

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2010-09-21/article-1781166/Cabot-Tower-closed-for-hurricane/1

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Washouts, flooding lead to states of emergency

Hurricane Igor causing havoc on east and south coasts of province

Road washed out through community of Beau Bois on the Burin Peninsula, just outside Marystown. — Photo submitted by Aaron Slaney

Published on September 21st, 2010

According to officials with the Canadian Hurricane Centre and this province’s Fire and Emergency Services Agency, there are a number of states of emergency on the Burin and Bonavista peninsulas, as well as in the Clarenville area.
<DL class=tags><DT><DT><DT>There are reports of some people on the Burin Peninsula being evacuated from their homes by boat.</DT></DL>During a joint news teleconference this morning, officials said more than 200 mm of rain has already fallen at St. Lawrence and 32 mm of rain had fallen in a single hour on the Bonavista Peninsula.

Dennis Shea with Fire and Emergency Services called the storm unprecedented.

He said flooding has been widely reported from Gambo and heading east.

From road closures and washouts, to bridges being potentially undermined,

Shea said information is pouring in and much of it has yet to be confirmed.

He advised people to stay off the Burin highway, and told towns that are becoming overwhelmed to get help from private contractors in their respective areas.

.../

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2010-09-21/article-1781285/Washouts%2C-flooding-lead-to-states-of-emergency/1

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Tropical Cyclone Information Statements 


WOCN31 CWHX 211200</PRE>
Hurricane igor information statement issued by the canadian
Hurricane centre of Environment Canada at 9.30 AM NDT Tuesday
21 September 2010.

The next statement will be issued by 3.30 PM NDT

...Igor giving hurricane force gusts to Sagona Island
And st. Pierre...

1. Current position, strength, central pressure and motion

At 9.30 AM NDT...Hurricane igor was located near latitude 44.1 N
And longitude 53.9 W...About 155 nautical miles or 290 km
South southwest of Cape Race. Maximum sustained winds are
Estimated at 70 knots...130 km/h...And central pressure at 952
MB. Igor is moving northeast at 35 knots...65 km/h.

2. Forecast position, central pressure and strength

Date time lat lon MSLP Max wind
NDT MB kts kmh
Sep 21 9.30 AM 44.1N 53.9W 952 70 130 transitioning
Sep 21 3.30 PM 46.3N 51.6W 952 75 139 transitioning
Sep 21 9.30 PM 49.0N 49.5W 952 75 139 post-tropical
Sep 22 3.30 AM 51.6N 48.2W 954 75 139 post-tropical
Sep 22 9.30 AM 53.9N 47.5W 960 70 130 post-tropical
Sep 22 3.30 PM 56.4N 47.8W 962 65 120 post-tropical
Sep 22 9.30 PM 58.4N 49.6W 966 65 120 post-tropical
Sep 23 3.30 AM 60.2N 51.7W 968 65 120 post-tropical
Sep 23 9.30 AM 61.4N 54.0W 972 60 111 post-tropical

3. Public weather impacts and warnings summary

Areas of heavy rain fell over parts of Central and Eastern
Newfoundland last night due to a trough of low pressure over
Newfoundland interacting with tropical moisture ahead of igor. Rain
at times heavy will spread through all of Central and Eastern
Newfoundland today as igor approaches. On the Burin Peninsula, the
autostation at st. Lawrence has already received in access of 150
millimetres.

A large area of over 150 millimetres of rain is expected over the
eastern half of Newfoundland with localized areas of total rainfall
reaching 200 millimetres (8 inches) likely. Flooding from excessive
rain runoff and streams overflowing their banks is likely. Erosion
from such flooding could cause some washouts of roads and property.

In addition winds gusting 100 to 140 km/h have been already been
reported at st. Pierre and are forecast for the southeast and
northeast coasts of Newfoundland today and this evening. As a
Result the CHC has tropical storm warnings and hurricane watches
In effect for these areas. Large tree branches could break which
would lead to downed utility lines. A hurricane watch means hurricane
force winds are possible especially along exposed parts of the coast.

Long period swells of 2 to 3 metres will continue to affect the
southern-facing coastlines of Newfoundland today. In addition
Higher than normal water levels and rough pounding surf can be
expected along the northeast and east coasts of Newfoundland this
afternoon and evening as igor moves east of the island.

4. Marine weather impacts and warnings summary

Hurricane force winds have been observed by buoy data over
Laurentian fan and Southwestern Grand Banks. These winds will spread
throughout waters south and east of Newfoundland later today.
Storm force winds will affect most other offshore waters and
Gales will occur well outward from the storm. Hurricane
Force wind warnings are in effect for the southeastern half of
Banquereau, Laurentian fan, the Grand Banks, and the east coast of
Newfoundland. Storm warnings are in effect for adjacent waters. Gale
warnings are also in effect for most remaining maritime offshore
waters and all remaining Newfoundland marine waters.

A swath of 8 to 11 metre significant wave heights have been observed
near igors track and will spread northeastward today and tonight.

5. Technical discussion for meteorlogists

A. Analysis
A burst of convection north of igor's centre has occurred early this
morning. However, igor is moving over much cooler ssts and is
Well into its transitioning stage. Buoy 44138 reported a MSLP of
957 MB. Therefore igor has been initialized at 952 MB minimum
Sea level pressure. Buoy 44139 reported a northerly gust to 73 knots
west of the centre. Therefore igor has been given a maximum sustained
wind for this bulletin of 70 knots. In addition st. Pierre and
Sagona Island reported northerly gusts of 67 knots and 76 knots
respectively.

Radar imagery and surface data indicate areas of moderate to heavy
rain across much of Central and Eastern Newfoundland.

B. Prognostic

Igor is expected to continue tracking northeastward until the storm
is over the Northern Grand Banks where extratropical transition will
become complete this evening. Igor will expand into a major
mid-latitude storm as it crosses the Grand Banks today.

The track forecast has shifted slightly more west since the last
bulletin issue. This is based on a concensus of models that want to
turn igor more northwestward as it merges with an upper trough and
eventually a large baroclinic low over the Labrador Sea by Thursday.

C. Public weather

See above.

D. Marine weather

Storm surge of about 70 cm, and possibly reaching 1 metre locally,
will develop along the northeast coast of Newfoundland this evening
and spread down to the Avalon Peninsula overnight and into the south
coast overnight. The tidal range will also be a bit larger than
normal during this period but will not be perigean spring tides.

Predicted wind radii (NM)
Time gales storms hurricane
Ne se sw nw ne se sw nw ne se sw nw
21/12Z 380 350 300 300 180 180 175 160 100 100 90 100
21/18Z 330 330 220 250 180 180 130 130 100 100 90 100
22/00Z 330 330 230 250 180 180 180 180 75 125 100 100
22/06Z 340 340 240 250 180 180 180 130 75 80 120 100
22/12Z 440 475 400 400 260 220 220 220 100 50 160 100
22/18Z 360 360 300 260 250 170 180 150 100 50 160 80
23/00Z 360 360 300 260 240 175 180 150 70 30 100 50
23/06Z 365 365 315 265 180 180 130 130 30 15 50 25
23/12Z 370 370 335 270 185 185 130 130 0 0 0 0

End khan/hatt/fogarty

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

St. John?s activates emergency response plan

One of at least 30 communities to do so today in province

<SMALL class=credit>Submitted by Susan Power</SMALL> Taken from a hospital room at the Health Sciences, facing CBC and Prince Phillip Drive. Taken 2 p.m.Published on September 21st, 2010

Published on September 21st, 2010

One of at least 30 communities to do so today in province

The City of St. John?s has joined several other Newfoundland municipalities and activated its emergency response plan in light of the storm damage caused by hurricane Igor.

According to the Canadian Hurricane Centre and the province?s Fire and Emergency Services agency, at least 30 communities have declared states of emergency and 19 communities are isolated due to washed-out roads.

Officials are calling it the worst storm in the province?s recent history.
...
City officials say residents with concerns or questions related to flooding should call the city?s 24-hour service centre at 311, or visit the city?s website at www.stjohns.ca.

.../
http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Loc...n’s-activates-emergency-response-plan/1

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Hurricane Igor leaving its mark on east and south coasts of province
Published on September 21st, 2010
<SMALL class=credit>Reader submitted photo</SMALL>
Bay L'Argent

Excerpt:

Rainfall amounts in excess of 230 millimetres has already fallen over the Burin Peninsula. Gander areas have seen over 100 millimetres of rain with an additional 15 millimetres expected this evening. The Bonavista Peninsula and Terra Nova area has seen over 200 millimetres of rain and an additional 15 to 25 millimetres is expected this evening

The Avalon Peninsula has seen over 130 millimetres today with an additional 10 to 15 millimetres expected this evening.
Local flooding has already been reported over eastern and southern Newfoundland. Extreme caution should be taken as flooding conditions will continue into this evening.

On Random Island, residents of Lower Lance Cove mounted a desperate search for an 80-year-old man who was washed into the sea after a driveway collapsed from underneath him due to heavy water flow.

Emergency search and rescue crews, and police, were unable to get to the area due to washed out roads, and unsafe boating and flying conditions.
.../

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Hurricane IGOR Public Advisory

000
WTNT31 KNHC 212031
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IGOR ADVISORY NUMBER 55
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL112010
500 PM AST TUE SEP 21 2010

...IGOR BECOMES POST-TROPICAL...

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...49.3N 51.7W
ABOUT 125 MI...200 KM NNE OF ST. JOHNS NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/HR
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 39 MPH...63 KM/HR
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...950 MB...28.05 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...

NONE.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

A HURRICANE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* THE COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM STONES COVE NORTHWARD AND EASTWARD
TO FOGO ISLAND

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* THE COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM BURGEO NORTHWARD AND EASTWARD
TO TRITON
* THE ISLANDS OF ST-PIERRE AND MIQUELON

THESE WATCHES AND WARNINGS WILL LIKELY BE DISCONTINUED THIS EVENING
OR TONIGHT.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE. FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO
YOUR AREA OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS
ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
AT 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE IGOR
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 49.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 51.7 WEST. IGOR IS
MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHEAST NEAR 39 MPH...63 KM/HR. A TURN
TOWARD THE NORTH WITH A DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED BY
WEDNESDAY...FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE NORTHWEST BY THURSDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 80 MPH...130 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 24
HOURS...BUT THE CYCLONE SHOULD BEGIN TO GRADUALLY WEAKEN BY LATE
WEDNESDAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85 MILES...140 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 520
MILES...835 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 950 MB...28.05 INCHES.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND...WINDS OF TROPICAL STORM FORCE AND VERY NEAR HURRICANE
FORCE...ESPECIALLY IN GUSTS...ARE OCCURRING IN PARTS OF
NEWFOUNDLAND. THESE WINDS WILL LIKELY DIMINISH TONIGHT AS IGOR
MOVES FARTHER TO THE NORTH.

RAINFALL...THE SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL THREAT OVER NEWFOUNDLAND
ASSOCIATED WITH IGOR HAS COME TO AN END. RAINFALL WILL BE TAPERING
OFF THIS EVENING AS IGOR MOVES RAPIDLY NORTH-NORTHEASTWARD.

SURF...LARGE SWELLS ALONG THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES WILL
BE SUBSIDING TONIGHT. SWELLS WILL BE SLOW TO SUBSIDE IN NOVA
SCOTIA...NEWFOUNDLAND...PUERTO RICO...THE VIRGIN ISLANDS...
HISPANIOLA...AND PORTIONS OF THE BAHAMAS DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS. THESE SWELLS ARE LIKELY TO CAUSE LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND
RIP CURRENTS. PLEASE CONSULT PRODUCTS FROM YOUR LOCAL WEATHER
OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
THIS IS THE LAST PUBLIC ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER ON IGOR. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM CAN BE FOUND
IN HIGH SEAS FORECASTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE...
UNDER AWIPS HEADER NFDHSFAT1 AND WMO HEADER FZNT01 KWBC.

$$
FORECASTER BERG

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT1+shtml/212031.shtml?

Pathfinder · Sep 21, 2010

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Re: Igor accelerate as it turns to the northeast - Hurricane Watch for Newfoundland - Tropical storm Warning for Newfoundland and St-Pierre and Miquelon

Tropical Cyclone Information Statements 



WOCN31 CWHX 220000
</PRE>
Post-tropical storm igor information statement issued by the
Canadian Hurricane Centre of Environment Canada at 9.30 PM NDT
Tuesday 21 September 2010.

The next statement will be issued by 3.30 AM NDT with an
Intermediate message issued by 12:30 AM NDT

...Post-tropical storm igor moving away from Newfoundland after
Battering the province with high winds and heavy rain...

1. Current position, strength, central pressure and motion

At 9.30 PM NDT... Post-tropical storm igor was located near
Latitude 50.7 N and longitude 49.9 W... About 205 nautical miles
Or 385 km east northeast of Gander . Maximum sustained winds
Are estimated at 75 knots... 139 km/h... And central pressure at
950 MB. Igor is moving north at 23 knots... 43 km/h.

2. Forecast position, central pressure and strength

Date time lat lon MSLP Max wind
NDT MB kts kmh
Sep 21 9.30 PM 50.7N 49.9W 950 75 139 post-tropical
Sep 22 3.30 AM 53.0N 49.7W 952 75 139 post-tropical
Sep 22 9.30 AM 55.4N 49.8W 956 70 130 post-tropical
Sep 22 3.30 PM 57.5N 50.7W 960 65 120 post-tropical
Sep 22 9.30 PM 59.0N 52.5W 965 60 111 post-tropical
Sep 23 3.30 AM 60.5N 54.3W 967 60 111 post-tropical
Sep 23 9.30 AM 61.7N 56.4W 970 55 102 post-tropical
Sep 23 3.30 PM 62.8N 58.8W 976 55 102 post-tropical
Sep 23 9.30 PM 63.1N 61.3W 980 50 93 post-tropical

3. Public weather impacts and warnings summary

Wind and tropical storm warnings remain in effect for all of eastern
and Northeastern Newfoundland. A hurricane watch for northeastern
coastal areas of the province will likely be lifted within the next
hour or two.

Very strong winds are still occurring over much of Northeastern
Newfoundland, with some coastal stations reporting gusts in excess
Of hurricane force. Winds have abated somewhat over southern coastal
areas and as a result the wind and tropical storm warnings have
Been lifted, though winds will remain gusty throughout the night.

The heaviest rain from igor has moved offshore, though not before
generally dumping 100 to 200 millimetres of rain over most of
Eastern and Central Newfoundland with some local reports in excess
Of 200 millimetres. There have been many reports of flooding and
washouts throughout these areas.

4. Marine weather impacts and warnings summary

Hurricane force winds have been observed by numerous reporting
stations including land stations as well offshore buoys. Winds are
diminishing over southern marine areas as igor moves northeastward.
Hurricane force winds will persist near igor's track tonight
Then begin to subside as the storm moves into the Labrador Sea
On Wednesday.

As a result hurricane force wind warnings remain in effect
For marine areas closest to igor's track with storm warnings and
Gale warnings in effect for marine areas further from the track.

5. Technical discussion for meteorlogists

A. Analysis

Igor has been post-tropical since this afternoon. Satellite imagery
continues to show a strong baroclinic storm with a pronounced dry
slot developing east of the center and a classic long comma cloud
To the west and south. The assymetry in the wind field is also quite
pronounced, with the strongest winds occurring in the western flank
just behind the storm. This is a far more typical wind pattern of a
mid-latitude baroclinic system, but igor's energy has made this wind
field especially large and strong.

B. Prognostic

Post-tropical igor will continue tracking northeastward then
Turn north and northwestward across the Labrador Sea as it begins to
weaken over the next 36 to 48 hours. Most global models are in
agreement with its motion and intensity and the CHC track generally
follows this guidance.

C. Public weather

See above.

D. Marine weather

Storm surge of about 70 cm, and possibly exceeding 1 metre locally,
has developed along the northeast coast of Newfoundland and will
spread down the Avalon Peninsula overnight and into early Wednesday
morning. Sig waves up to 14 metres are possible over the Northern
Grand Banks.

Wind radii no longer given due to the post-tropical nature of igor.
However hurricane force winds still exist near the storm with
The strongest winds in the northwesterlies to the west of igor's
centre. Gale force winds extend much farther from the storm's centre.

End hatt/fogarty/borgel

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

Tropical Cyclone Information Statements 


WOCN31 CWHX 220900

Post-tropical storm igor intermediate information statement issuedBy the Canadian Hurricane Centre of Environment Canada at 6.30 AM NDT Wednesday 22 September 2010.

**this will be the final statement issued by the Canadian HurricaneCentre on post-tropical storm Earl**

At 6.30 AM NDT... The remains of post-tropical storm igor wasLocated near latitude 54.7 N and longitude 50.0 W... About 295 nautical miles or 550 km northeast of st anthony nl. Igor is moving towards the north at 30 knots... 56 km/h. MaximumSustained winds are estimated at 65 knots... 120 km/h and central pressure at 950 MB.All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland. However strong and blustery winds will continue over much of the province today.

Igor is now completely post-tropical and its wind and pressure fields are being well handled by our global models. Any remaining impacts from post-tropical storm igor will be covered by regular public and marine forecasts and warnings. Please consult the latest forecasts and warnings issued for your region by Environment Canada.

The nlwo issued a storm summary message earlier this morning on the impacts of igor on Newfoundland.END/BORGEL

</PRE>

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html

</PRE>

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Re: Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

Special Weather Statements for Newfoundland & Labrador

AWCN16 CWHX 220717

Special weather summary message for Newfoundland and Labrador issued
by Environment Canada at 4:47 AM NDT Wednesday 22 September 2010.

The following is a preliminary summary of hurricane igor and its
effects as it passed by just south and east of Newfoundland on
Tuesday September 21 2010...

Hurricane igor began impacting Newfoundland late Monday night into
Tuesday morning with heavy rain and strong winds as it approached the
region from the southwest. As igor tracked just south of Cape Race
around noon on Tuesday it remained an extremely powerful storm with
intense and heavy rainfall extending well north and west of the storm
centre and a very large area of hurricane force winds immediately
behind it. Even after completing post-tropical transition northeast
of the province in the afternoon, igor continued to pummel the entire
eastern half of Newfoundland with extremely high winds which
continued over most areas well into the evening.

Adding to igor's impacts was a pre-existing trough of low pressure
that tracked slowly eastward across Newfoundland and brought an
initial band of heavy rain to parts of Southern Newfoundland earlier
on Monday. This trough began to interact with igor as it approached
drawing moisture and some energy from the hurricane and contributed
to some of the extremely heavy rates of rainfall observed over parts
of the province on Tuesday. For example, in the five hour period
between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM NDT the weather station at Bonavista
received 135 millimetres of rain, including 69 millimetres in a
two-hour period just before the station stopped recording rainfall
when it is believed its rain gauge overflowed.

Reports of extensive flooding, wind damage, and power outages were
received from all over the eastern half of Newfoundland Monday night
and Tuesday as a result of hurricane igor.

Here are some unofficial storm totals from this system as of 2:30 AM
NDT.

Total rainfall
--------------------------------------------------------
St. Lawrence 239 mm
Bonavista 197 mm (* see note below)
Lethbridge (private station) 174 mm (up to 5:00 PM Tuesday)
St. Pierre 160 mm
St. John's west 134 mm
Gander 124 mm
St. John's airport 120 mm
Brownsdale (private station) 104 mm (up to 5:30 PM Tuesday)
Port union (private station) 79 mm (up to 8:30 AM Tuesday)
Bay d'Espoir (private station) 76 mm (up to 4:00 PM Tuesday)
Cape Race 51 mm (** see note below)
Burgeo 41 mm

* stopped reporting rainfall amounts at 1:30PM Tuesday however
significant rainfall still occurred for several hours after.

** did not report between 16Z and 20Z on Tuesday as igor was pulling
away.

Peak wind gusts
--------------------------------------------------------
Cape pine 172 km/h
Sagona Island 163 km/h
Bonavista 155 km/h
Pool's Island 146 km/h
St. John's airport 137 km/h
Grate's cove 135 km/h
St. Pierre 135 km/h
Argentia 132 km/h
Twillingate 131 km/h
St. Lawrence 124 km/h
St. John's west 120 km/h
Winterland 111 km/h
Englee 111 km/h
Gander 109 km/h
Cape Race 106 km/h
Burgeo 100 km/h
Stephenville 98 km/h
Port aux Basques 95 km/h
St. Anthony 81 km/h

End/

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/SWS_bulletins_e.html?prov=nl

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Re: Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

Daylight reveals extent of Igor wrath

<DL class=tags><DT>

Damage on Whiteway Street in St. John's, caused by hurricane Igor. ? Photo by Maureen Barry

<DL class=author><DD class="date published">Published on September 22nd, 2010 </DD></DL></DT></DL>Power outages, islolated communities, schools remain closed

The sunny skies of this morning are revealing the extent of the damage caused by hurricane Igor on Tuesday in many areas of the province.
Many communities are left isolated with road washouts, at least 39,000 people are still without power in widespread outages, flooding and wind has impacted many homes, and most schools in the Eastern School District remained closed for the day.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper Tuesday night said the federal government stands by ready to help Newfoundland and Labrador.

?Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as they brave the heavy rains, flooding and high winds of hurricane Igor that have knocked out roads and bridges in the province, precipitating states of emergency in several communities,? Harper said.

.../
http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Loc...83839/Daylight-reveals-extent-of-Igor-wrath/1

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Re: Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

<TABLE width=1 align=left><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle><SMALL>

</SMALL>

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Weather limits search for man, 80, swept to sea during hurricane Igor

22/09/2010 7:53:00 AM
The Canadian Press

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police in Newfoundland say high winds and heavy seas continue to limit the search for an 80-year-old man swept out to sea during hurricane Igor.

RCMP Sgt. Boyd Merrill said Wednesday an eyewitness has confirmed the incident where the road beneath the man collapsed on Tuesday in the Random Island area, about 100 kilometres northwest of St. John's.

"The man was actually standing there with another person when he was swept away so that witness, his relative, gave the report to us," said Merrill.

Merrill said locals continue to search for any sign of the man but outside help can't reach the area.

"There's no way to get to Random Island, physically we can't get there," said Merrill. "The sea is too high, the wind is too strong and there's no road."

Meanwhile, Premier Danny Williams will visit various communities to survey the extensive storm damage.

.../
http://news.sympatico.ca/canada/wea...0_swept_to_sea_during_hurricane_igor/f1d1c661

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Re: Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

Transportation and Works
September 22, 2010

Public Advisory: Update on Storm Damaged Roads

[FONT=FrnkGothITC Bk BT,Tahoma]The Department of Transportation and Works is continuing to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Igor and is working to effect repairs as quickly as possible.[/FONT][FONT=FrnkGothITC Bk BT,Tahoma]

At present the Department of Transportation and Works has approximately 335 employees, in three transportation regions, and 12 contractors engaged in assessing and repairing roads damaged during Hurricane Igor. The department will engage more contractors as it identifies additional required repair work and available contractors.

The Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) remains closed between the Route 230 Interchange and Port Blandford. The department is working to restore this section to one lane of traffic early this evening (Wednesday, September 22). The TCH also remains closed at Cobbler?s Brook in Terra Nova National Park. Transportation and Works officials have been advised that Parks Canada has a contractor engaged to effect repairs and that they hope to have this section open to one lane of traffic by early tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 23).

The Barbour Bridge on Route 230 at Charleston is washed out, cutting most of the Bonavista Peninsula off from the TCH. The Rattling Brook Bridge near Boat Harbour on Route 210 is washed out, cutting off most of the Burin Peninsula from the TCH. Crews are assessing the damage at both sites and will be working to restore traffic flow as soon as possible.

There are numerous local roads that are closed due to road and bridge washouts and other damage throughout areas impacted by Hurricane Igor. In total there are currently approximately 50 communities that are isolated due to road closures. It is the department?s top priority to restore connections to these communities as quickly as possible. It is anticipated that it will take at least two to three weeks before all connections can be restored.

Members of the public can call Transportation and Works dispatch at the following phone numbers for the most up to date information regarding road conditions in storm affected areas:

[/FONT]

<TABLE dir=ltr border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width=369><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=center width="54%">Avalon Region

</TD><TD vAlign=center width="46%">709-729-7669

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center width="54%">Eastern Region

</TD><TD vAlign=center width="46%">709-466-4160

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center width="54%">Central Region

</TD><TD vAlign=center width="46%">709-292-4444

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center width="54%">Western Region

</TD><TD vAlign=center width="46%">709-635-4144

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center width="54%">Labrador Region

</TD><TD vAlign=center width="46%">709-896-7888

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center width="54%">Terra Nova National Park

c/o Parks Canada

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="46%">709-533-2801

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

.../
http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2010/tw/0922n17.htm

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Re: Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

<DL class=author><DD class="date published">Woman, 90, stranded in Knights Cove home<DD class="date published"> <DD class="date published">Published on September 22nd, 2010 </DD></DL>

<SMALL class=credit>Submitted by Paula Maddox</SMALL>
A picture from King's Cove, near Knight's Cove, in Bonavista Bay. ? Submitted photo

Hopes for help to get past washed out roads

A 90-year old woman, Carrie Ricketts, is isolated at her home in Knights Cove, Bonavista Bay, without food or electricity and requesting assistance from anyone who can help.

Ricketts lives on the east side of Knights Cove and was closing up her home, leaving for a winter in Toronto, when hurricane Igor struck.

...

Her daughter, Winnie Quinn, contacted The Telegram to ask for assistance for her mother.

?She?s a very strong person. Not given to ?poor me? at all. She called this morning and there was a break in her voice and she said to me ?Winnie, you have no idea of the damage?,? Quinn said. ?All day yesterday we were in touch with her and into the evening.?

Quinn said she is growing increasingly anxious over her mother?s situation.

?She doesn?t even have the means to make a loaf of bread. There?s nothing,? she said.

Both women are asking anyone who might be able to provide help to make contact.

afitzpatrick@thetelegram.com

Full text:

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Loc...08/Woman,-90,-stranded-in-Knights-Cove-home/1

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Re: Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

Municipal Affairs
September 22, 2010

Public Advisory: Information for People Affected By Hurricane Igor

Following the widespread impacts of Hurricane Igor on residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government is moving ahead with emergency response and recovery efforts. The scale of the storm is unprecedented in this province and the magnitude of the infrastructure damage is severe, including many roads and bridges washed out and subsequent infrastructure damaged. A number of communities remain isolated and every effort is being made to make contact with these municipalities to determine their individual circumstances.

Officials with Fire and Emergency Services ? Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) are engaged with the Departments of Municipal Affairs and Transportation and Works in reviewing the situation across the affected areas and are assessing the damages. All are fully engaged in working with municipalities to continue focus on public safety until such time as access to all communities has been reestablished. Regional emergency management and planning officers, fire protection officers and provincial engineers are advising on issues of temporary bridge and road access, water and sewer repairs, and other infrastructure repairs. More permanent repairs will take longer.

Residents are encouraged to do what they can to alleviate the damages within their own homes. Small business owners and home owners are encouraged to:

Document losses and damages. This should include pictures, videos, written documentation and an inventory of damages;
Remove household contents that are destroyed but do not dispose of them. Store or cover with a tarp (if kept outside);
Disconnect the power supply to any waterlogged appliances such as freezers, washing machines and dryers. Do not use unless they are fully inspected by an electrician; they could be a potential fire hazard or could still cause electrocution. This warning also applies to hot water boilers, furnaces, and appliances, which may operate by motor or are electric in nature; and,
Stay clear of downed power lines and open bodies of water, as grounds may be unstable.

FES-NL is preparing to implement a disaster assistance program for impacted home owners and small business owners. Compensation for damages will be based on criteria established by both the provincial and federal disaster assistance programs. Further information will be made available to the public and municipalities in the coming days.
Individuals with questions or requiring additional information are encouraged to call FES-NL at 1-888-395-5611.

.../

http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2010/ma/0922n18.htm

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Re: Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

<DL class=tags><DT>Williams, ministers tour Igor-affected areas<DT><DT> <DT>Published on September 22nd, 2010 <DT><DT>

One of a number of road washouts on Random Island. ? Photo by Mallory Clarkson/Transcontinental Media

</DT></DL>Premier Danny Williams and some of his ministers got a first-hand look today at some of areas of the province hardest hit by hurricane Igor.
Williams and Tom Hedderson, Minister of Transportation and Works and acting Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Emergency

Preparedness, left St. John?s by helicopter this morning. They were joined at points by Fisheries Minister Clyde Jackman, Education Minister Darin King, House Speaker Roger Fitzgerald, and Business Minister Ross Wiseman ? who are all MHAs for affected areas.

The helicopter landed at some communities to get a closer look at damaged infrastructure and to speak to residents directly affected.

Williams said he was shocked at the extent of the damage. He said he was amazed at how residents, councils and volunteer fire departments, health centres, etc., have been dealing with the devastation caused by the storm. ...

Full text:
http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Loc...illiams,-ministers-tour-Igor-affected-areas/1

Pathfinder · Sep 22, 2010

Re: Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

Hurricane Season 2010: Tropical Storm Igor (Atlantic Ocean)
09.22.10

September 22, 2010

Huge Post-Tropical Hurricane Igor Drenched Newfoundland, Canada

› View larger image
This infrared image of Hurricane Igor's cold (blue) thunderstorms was taken from NASA's Aqua satellite on Sept. 21 at 1553 UTC (11:53 a.m. EDT) as he was moving north into the Labrador Sea toward Labrador and Baffin Island. Igor's clouds extended into southern Greenland.
Credit: NASA/JPL, Ed Olsen

<HR>

› View larger image
This visible image of Hurricane Igor over Newfoundland, Canada was captured by the MODIS instrument on NASA's Terra satellite on Sept. 21 at 14:15 UTC (10:15 a.m. EDT). Igor strengthened and an eye reappeared in this image.
Credit: NASA MODIS Rapid Response Team

Hurricane Igor may have transitioned into a post-tropical hurricane late yesterday, but when he approached Newfoundland, Canada and merged with an area of low pressure it resulted in heavy rainfall throughout the region. NASA satellites captured Igor's northern march toward the Labrador Sea yesterday.

NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites captured visible and infrared images of Hurricane Igor yesterday as he brought heavy rainfall into northeastern Canada. A visible image of Hurricane Igor over Newfoundland, Canada was captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on NASA's Terra satellite on Sept. 21 at 14:15 UTC (10:15 a.m. EDT). At that time, Igor had re-strengthened and an eye appeared on the visible imagery.

One and a half hours later, at 1553 UTC (11:53 a.m. EDT), NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of Hurricane Igor's cold thunderstorms that extended from Labrador, Canada eastward over southern Greenland. Igor was moving northward toward into the Labrador Sea toward Labrador and Baffin Island.

At 5 p.m. EDT on Sept. 21, Igor completed its post-tropical transition and its core went from a warm core, tropical system to a cold core system. At that time, he was 125 miles north-northeast of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada near 49.3 North and 51.7 West. Igor still had sustained hurricane-force winds of 80 mph although they are expected to weaken today, Sept. 22. Igor's minimum central pressure was 950 millibars, and he was moving north-northeast near a super-speedy 39 mph!

As Igor moved north his circulation continued increase. By 5 p.m. EDT on Sept. 21, tropical-storm force winds extended outward up to 520 miles from its center making the system over 1,000 miles wide!

Environment Canada noted that Hurricane Igor passed just south and east of Newfoundland on Tuesday, Sept. 21 and brought heavy rain and strong winds. Heavy rainfall extended far north and west of Igor's center as it neared Newfoundland, and hurricane-force winds were reported even into the evening.

A trough of low pressure (an elongated area of low pressure) that had passed over Newfoundland the day before (Monday) Igor arrived was still in the vicinity and interacted with the hurricane. The trough took moisture and energy from Igor and caused more heavy rainfall over the region. There were reports of extensive flooding, power outages and wind damage throughout the eastern half of Newfoundland over the last two days. Igor is one storm that the Atlantic will not miss.

Below are some unofficial storm totals from Igor, from Environment Canada as of 2:30 a.m. NDT.

Total rainfall
--------------------------------------------------------
St. Lawrence 239 mm (9.49 inches)
Bonavista 197 mm (7.75 inches)
St. Pierre 160 mm (6.29 inches)
St. John's west 134 mm (5.27 inches)
St. John's airport 120 mm (4.72 inches)

Peak wind gusts
--------------------------------------------------------
Cape pine 172 km/h (107 mph)
Sagona Island 163 km/h (101 mph)
Bonavista 155 km/h (96 mph)
Pool's Island 146 km/h (91 mph)
St. John's airport 137 km/h (85 mph)

Text credit: Rob Gutro, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hurricanes/archives/2010/h2010_Igor.html

Post-tropical storm Igor moving towards the north - All remaining tropical storm warnings have been ended for Newfoundland

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator

Editor, Senior Moderator