‘Historic Storm’: Fiona Will Be Severe Event for Atlantic Coast, Hurricane Centre Warns

Pedestrians shield themselves from heavy rain falling ahead of Hurricane Fiona making landfall in Halifax, on Sept. 23, 2022. The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese

As Hurricane Fiona remains on course to hit land in Atlantic Canada early Saturday, the Canadian Hurricane Centre (CHC) is warning that it will be a “severe event” for the Atlantic provinces and eastern Quebec.

“Fiona will impact Atlantic Canada and eastern Quebec with heavy rainfall and powerful hurricane force winds,” the CHC said.