Post-tropical storm Melissa batters Atlantic Canada with rain and wind
Atlantic Canada braced itself for a soggy and blustery weekend as remnants of former Hurricane Melissa swept through the region. The storm, which had previously devastated parts of the Caribbean, brought heavy rain and strong winds to the area.
On Friday alone, the region saw an average of 60 mm of rain in just 10 hours. Wind gusts averaged a powerful 80 km/h, with some areas experiencing gusts up to 120 km/h. As Melissa weakened, some areas even saw flurries. This weather led to the postponement of Halloween festivities in certain Prince Edward Island municipalities.
Melissa's journey began on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, when it made landfall in southwest Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane. With wind speeds reaching a staggering 295 km/h, it caused significant damage and loss of life. After moving on to Cuba, it weakened to a Category 1 hurricane before dissipating southeast of Iceland on November 4, 2025. By November 8, 2025, at least 83 deaths were attributed to the storm across the Caribbean region. Melissa has since been downgraded to a post-tropical storm.
Despite the storm's downgrade, Atlantic Canada felt its impact. Residents were advised to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel. Power outages were reported in some areas. As Melissa continues to move north, the region can expect the clima to improve by Sunday.
