Observed (mo/day/year): SEP/3/2010
Observation time: 1708 UTC; 108 PM Atlantic
Reported By: VE1JBL Jim Langille
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Geographic Location of Observation:
Halifax EOC
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
Latitude: ; Longitude:
Wind Measurements: Measured
Sustained Wind Speed: MPH
Gust Speed: 120 KPH
Wind Direction: SE degrees
Barometric Pressure: MILLIBARS
Measured Rainfall: INCHES
Comments: 120 Kilometer gust noted on McKay Bridge that runs from Halifax to Dartmouth Nova Scotia.
Jim at the EOC reports Numerous Trees and Wires down with roads blocked including a very large tree down near the EOC. No structural damage reported except for wires down on a house causing a house fire. Over 170,000 people without power in the province. EOC is on emergency power.