When there is a hurricane warning in Florida, people board up their windows and head inland. In the Maritimes, we grab the family and head to the beach to watch the waves. Despite numerous warnings since early yesterday, people are still flocking to the shores of Nova Scotia.
My daughter received a message on twitter today from a friend in Halifax who is at Lawrencetown Beach watching the tides. He got as close as he could before he met up with the RCMP and their road block. The weather channel is broadcasting live from Halifax. The weather announcer is amazed at the amount of people out walking or driving by on bicycles and motorcycles, despite the torrential rains and water flooded streets.
My husband is on a job site in Cape Breton today. Five hours before the storm is scheduled to hit Sydney, his hotel is already without power and trees are snapping in the area. Keep him in your prayers please.
This is crazy! I talked to my SIL in Wolfville at 10am your time today and she didn’t think they’d get anything too exciting except for a lot of rain. I hope your family stays safe & that you guys make it through OK. Will for sure be thinking about you.