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Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast
HALIFAX - A senior Environment Canada meteorologist says that as the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, experts are predicting another active year. But Bob Robichaud at the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax says the impact on Canada is impossible to forecast because there's no telling where these tropical storms will go once they form over the ocean. The centre has calculated that between 35 and 40 per cent of all tropical storms typically enter the Canadian forecasting zone. Robichaud says that on average between two and four named storms enter the Canadian zone every year, which means preparation for dangerous weather is a must. As an example, he said last year's very active season produced 18 named storms — but only one storm, Ernesto, made it into the Canadian zone and didn't cause much of a fuss. Meanwhile, 2022 was also a slow season in the Canadian zone, but the arrival of post-tropical storm Fiona in September proved to be Atlantic Canada's costliest weather event. Fiona caused more than $800 million in insured damage and claimed three lives. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast
HALIFAX – A senior Environment Canada meteorologist says that as the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, experts are predicting another active year. But Bob Robichaud at the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax says the impact on Canada is impossible to forecast because there's no telling where these tropical storms will go once they form over the ocean. The centre has calculated that between 35 and 40 per cent of all tropical storms typically enter the Canadian forecasting zone. Robichaud says that on average between two and four named storms enter the Canadian zone every year, which means preparation for dangerous weather is a must. As an example, he said last year's very active season produced 18 named storms — but only one storm, Ernesto, made it into the Canadian zone and didn't cause much of a fuss. Meanwhile, 2022 was also a slow season in the Canadian zone, but the arrival of post-tropical storm Fiona in September proved to be Atlantic Canada's costliest weather event. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Fiona caused more than $800 million in insured damage and claimed three lives. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast
HALIFAX — A senior Environment Canada meteorologist says that as the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, experts are predicting another active year. But Bob Robichaud at the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax says the impact on Canada is impossible to forecast because there's no telling where these tropical storms will go once they form over the ocean. The centre has calculated that between 35 and 40 per cent of all tropical storms typically enter the Canadian forecasting zone. Robichaud says that on average between two and four named storms enter the Canadian zone every year, which means preparation for dangerous weather is a must. As an example, he said last year's very active season produced 18 named storms — but only one storm, Ernesto, made it into the Canadian zone and didn't cause much of a fuss. Meanwhile, 2022 was also a slow season in the Canadian zone, but the arrival of post-tropical storm Fiona in September proved to be Atlantic Canada's costliest weather event. Fiona caused more than $800 million in insured damage and claimed three lives. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025. The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
Global News
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Global News
It's going to be an active hurricane season, but impact on Atlantic Canada yet to be seen
The Canadian Hurricane Centre is calling for an active Atlantic hurricane season this year, but the actual impact on their response zone is yet to be seen. Bob Robichaud, a warning preparedness meteorologist with the centre, said while they are able to forecast the level of activity in a given hurricane season, it's impossible to predict how many storms will actually form or make landfall because that depends on weather conditions at the time. 'Where these storms go is another thing entirely,' he said. 'Sometimes you can have a very active season but the storm track keeps the storms off shore and you have lower impacts.' He said that historically, 35 to 40 per cent of storms that form in the Atlantic Ocean will enter their response zone each year. Last year it was a low percentage, and only one — Ernesto — directly made impact in August. Indirect impacts of other storms, including Debby in August, did affect the Atlantic provinces. Story continues below advertisement 1:47 Warm waters make it difficult to predict hurricanes 'These predictions at the seasonal scale are not really predictions of where these storms will go or what areas will be affected, it's just a prediction of the total hurricane activity in the Atlantic region,' said Robichaud. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy American forecasters released their annual forecast yesterday — calling for an above-average season. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted a 60 per cent chance of an above-normal season, with a 30 per cent chance of a normal season. Their outlook is calling for 13 to 19 named storms, of which six to 10 would be hurricanes, and three to five would be major hurricanes. Factors for the above-average outlook include a lack of El Nino to impede hurricane development, warmer than normal temperatures in the Atlantic basin, and a northern shift of the West African monsoon. Story continues below advertisement Last year, the Canadian Hurricane Centre predicted 17 to 25 named storms, and there were 18 that actually formed. Robichaud said that these forecasts are an important reminder for people to prepare by identifying their personal risks, and then mitigating them. 'To really get prepared for some of these more extreme events, it's really important to know your risks. It may be different for everybody,' he said. 'If somebody is on a well, for example, a power outage will be very different compared to someone who is not (on well water) who will continue to have water during a power outage.' Another important risk factor is proximity to the coast, and whether evacuation is needed. 'Those are the things that should be considered now, not when the storm is approaching, not when the storm is on the map,' he said. Hurricane season runs from June 1 until Nov. 30, with the peak typically between mid-August and mid-October.
Cision Canada
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Cision Canada
/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Environment and Climate Change Canada presents the 2025 hurricane season outlook/ Français
DARTMOUTH, NS, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) Canadian Hurricane Centre, will present the outlook for the upcoming 2025 hurricane season. Please note this event will be the primary opportunity for journalists to connect with meteorologists from ECCC on this topic. The media availability will be held via Zoom. Following the briefing, media will have the opportunity to ask questions. This availability is for attribution and may be recorded. Event: Briefing and media availability (bilingual) Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. (Atlantic Time) Location: Via Zoom Note to media: When joining the media availability on Zoom, media representatives interested in asking a question are asked to change their screen names to include their full name and media outlet. Unidentified participants will not be called upon. Follow Environment and Climate Change Canada on social media.
