Water temperatures across the Atlantic have been historically warm this season, fuelling several major hurricanes in rapid succession as we closed out August. The climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season occurs during the second week of the month, and strong hurricanes are common throughout September.
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Folks across Eastern Canada will have to keep a close watch on tropical activity in the weeks ahead. No matter how many storms form across the Atlantic, it only takes one storm affecting the area to have a significant impact.
The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before one even has a chance to form. Use these calm days to take stock of your emergency supplies, ensuring you have enough non-perishable food, water, hygiene products, flashlights, and batteries to comfortably make it through several days without electricity or running water.
Stay tuned to The Weather Network as we look forward to the release of our fall forecast on September 13.
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