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Hurricanes and post-tropical storms may be a rarity in Ontario but they do hit Atlantic Canada every so often. That's why Ontarians who've recently moved to Nova Scotia are quickly learning the art of storm preparation as Hurricane Fiona heads their way this weekend.
CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says it won't be a Category 4 hurricane by the time it makes landfall in Atlantic Canada, but a hurricane-strength post-tropical storm.
Hurricane Fiona is on its way and much of Atlantic Canada can expect to be lashed with heavy rain and powerful winds.
CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says post-tropical means the storm is no longer fueling itself from the water, but instead from temperature contrasts in the atmosphere. He said Fiona is still on track to bring heavy rain, strong wind and storm surge.
Transition means storm will grow in scale and cover even more territory