High Winds From Subtropical Storm Josephine Force Ferry Cancellations Between Nova Scotia and P.E.I.
Northumberland Ferries cancelled all morning crossings between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island due to high winds from the remnants of Subtropical Storm Josephine. Environment Canada reported gusts up to 65 km/h in the region, with a peak gust of 122 km/h recorded on Sable Island. Gale warnings remain in effect for the eastern Northumberland Strait.
Northumberland Ferries cancelled all morning sailings between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) as high winds generated by the remnants of Subtropical Storm Josephine swept through the region.
Environment Canada reported north winds gusting at 65 kilometres per hour. The agency expects wind speeds to diminish to 45 kilometres per hour by midnight. Gale warnings remain in effect for the eastern side of the Northumberland Strait.
The most severe gust was recorded on Sable Island, located approximately 300 kilometres from Halifax, where a northeast gust reached 122 kilometres per hour at 7 a.m.
By 10 a.m. Atlantic time, the center of Subtropical Storm Josephine was situated more than 400 kilometres southeast of Halifax.
Northumberland Ferries stated it would provide an update regarding afternoon sailings no later than 1 p.m.