In their latest tracking prediction at 9am Tuesday morning, the Canadian Hurricane Centre shows hurricane Teddy turning eastward as it hits Nova Scotia and downgrades to a post-tropical storm.
The current predictions shows Teddy sideswiping Halifax by Wednesday morning, and then heading over Cape Breton and on to the west coast of Newfoundland and east coast Labrador.
Environment Canada hadn’t issued any alerts for New Brunswick until this morning, when a rainfall warning was added for the southeast region. Neighbouring Cumberland County is under rainfall warning and a tropical storm watch.
Environment Canada says tropical storm force winds ahead of Hurricane Teddy are expected to begin affecting parts of Nova Scotia today, but are expected to remain just below wind warning criteria.
The agency says there could be potential wind gusts from 65 to 80 km/h over exposed areas and along parts of the Atlantic coast.
The local Sackville forecast calls for between 40 and 55 millimetres of rain starting this afternoon and stretching to Wednesday.
Winds will be blowing northwest from 40-50 km/hr, with gusts in the 60-70 km/hr range overnight tonight.
Rain is expected in two bands, one starting earlier today.
A second burst of heavier rain is expected overnight and into Wednesday morning, just ahead of Teddy as it approaches the coast.
Meanwhile, the town of Sackville is reminding residents about its emergency alert system, Sentinel, which will be used to quickly share information about town emergencies. You can register for the Emergency Public Alert System here.
The town is also recommending residents prepare for strong winds and heavy rain by securing loose objects on their properties, cleaning downspouts, and having a 72-hour emergency preparedness kit on hand.
The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization has more information on it website.
