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Kyle headed for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
by
National Hurricane Center
Sunday September 28, 2008, 1:18 PM

At 1:00 p.m. CDT the hurricane watch for Maine is discontinued. A tropical storm warning remains in effect from Stonington eastward to eastport Maine.
At 1:00 p.m. CDT, the government of Canada has issued a hurricane warning for the counties of Digby, Yarmouth, and Shelburne in southwestern Nova Scotia.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for southern New Brunswick, Canada and the remainder of southwestern Nova Scotia.
A tropical storm watch is in effect for the remainder of Nova Scotia.
Interests elsewhere in the Canadian Maritimes should monitor the progress of Kyle.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
Kyle headed for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
by
National Hurricane Center
Sunday September 28, 2008, 11:40 AM

At 10:00 a.m. CDT all watches and warnings west of stonington Maine are discontinued. A tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch remain in effect from Stonington eastward to eastport Maine. A hurricane watch is also in effect for southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for southern New Brunswick, Canada and southwestern Nova Scotia.
A tropical storm watch is in effect for the remainder of Nova Scotia.
Interests elsewhere in the Canadian Maritimes should monitor the progress of Kyle.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
Kyle strengthens a little but is approaching colder waters
by
National Hurricane Center
Sunday September 28, 2008, 7:04 AM

A hurricane watch remains in effect for the coast of Maine from Stonington eastward to Eastport. A hurricane watch is also in effect for southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada.
A tropical storm warning is in effect along the coast of Maine from Port Clyde eastward to Eastport. A tropical storm warning is also in effect for southern New Brunswick, Canada and southwestern Nova Scotia.
A tropical storm watch is in effect for the coast of Maine south of Port Clyde to Cape Elizabeth, including the Portland area. A tropical storm watch is also in effect for the remainder of Nova Scotia.
Interests elsewhere in New England and the Canadian Maritimes should monitor the progress of Kyle.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
Kyle heading towards nova scotia and the gulf of Maine
by
National Hurricane Center
Sunday September 28, 2008, 6:52 AM

A hurricane watch remains in effect for the coast of Maine from Stonington eastward to Eastport. A hurricane watch is also in effect for southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada.
A tropical storm warning is in effect along the coast of Maine from Port Clyde eastward to Eastport. A tropical storm warning is also in effect for southern New Brunswick, Canada and southwestern Nova Scotia.
A tropical storm watch is in effect for the coast of Maine south of Port Clyde to Cape Elizabeth, including the Portland area. A tropical storm watch is also in effect for the remainder of Nova Scotia.
Interests elsewhere in New England and the Canadian Maritimes should monitor the progress of Kyle.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
Kyle racing northward toward the gulf of Maine
by
National Hurricane Center
Sunday September 28, 2008, 6:48 AM
A hurricane watch is in effect for the coast of Maine from Stonington eastward to Eastport. A hurricane watch is also in effect for southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect along the coast of Maine from port clyde eastward to eastport. A tropical storm warning is also in effect for southern new brunswick canada and southwestern nova scotia.
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the coast of Maine south of Port Clyde to Cape Elizabeth, including the Portland area. A tropical storm watch is also in effect for the remainder of Nova Scotia.
Interests elsewhere in New England and the Canadian Maritimes should monitor the progress of of Kyle.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
Kyle heading northward with little change in strength
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NOLA.com
Saturday September 27, 2008, 10:04 PM
Information from the National Weather Service

At 10 p.m., the government of Canada has issued a tropical storm warning for southern New Brunswick. A tropical storm warning is also in effect for southwestern Nova Scotia.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect along the coast of Maine, from Port Clyde eastward to Eastport.
Continue reading "Kyle heading northward with little change in strength" »Hurricane Kyle heads towards New England
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NOLA.com
Saturday September 27, 2008, 7:36 PM

Kyle passing well east of the coast of North Carolina, heading toward eastern New England and the Canadian Maritimes
A hurricane watch remains in effect for the coast of Maine from Stonington eastward to Eastport. A hurricane watch is also in effect for southwestern Nova Scotia Canada.
Kyle becomes hurricane; tropical storm warning issued for coast of Maine
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NOLA.com
Saturday September 27, 2008, 3:44 PM
Information from the National Weather Service
A hurricane watch remains in effect for the coast of Maine from Stonington eastward to Eastport. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the coast of Maine south of Port Clyde to Cape Elizabeth, including the Portland area. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours.
The government of Canada has issued a hurricane watch and a tropical storm warning for southwestern Nova Scotia. A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the remainder of Nova Scotia, and for southwestern New Brunswick.
At 4 p.m., the government of Bermuda has discontinued the tropical storm warning for Bermuda.
Interests elsewhere in New England and the Canadian Maritimes should monitor the progress of of Kyle.
At 4 p.m., the center of Hurricane Kyle was located near latitude 34.3 north, longitude 69.7 west, about 315 miles west-northwest of Bermuda and about 485 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Kyle is moving toward the north near 23 mph. A gradual turn toward the north-northeast is expected tonight and Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of Kyle is forecast to be near eastern New England or the Canadian Maritimes late Sunday.
Reports from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph with higher gusts. Kyle is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some additional strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours.
Continue reading "Kyle becomes hurricane; tropical storm warning issued for coast of Maine" »Kyle passing west of Bermuda, watches issued for the coast of Maine
by
National Hurricane Center
Saturday September 27, 2008, 9:45 AM
At 10:00 a.m. CDT a hurricane watch is in effect for the coast of Maine from stonington to eastport. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours.
At 10:00 a.m. CDT a tropical storm watch is in effect for the coast of Maine south of Stonington to Cape Elizabeth, including the portland area. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Bermuda.
Interests elsewhere in new england and the canadian maritimes should monitor the progress of of kyle.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
Kyle to remain west of Bermuda
by
National Hurricane Center
Saturday September 27, 2008, 6:37 AM
Kyle passing well to the west of Bermuda but producing squally weather on the island,
A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Bermuda.
Watches or warnings may be required later this morning for portions of coastal New England and the canadian maritimes.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
Kyle nearing hurricane strength, heading northward
by
NOLA.com
Friday September 26, 2008, 10:10 PM

Interests in coastal New England and the Canadian Maritimes should closely monitor the progress of Kyle.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Bermuda.
At 10 p.m., the center of tropical storm Kyle was located near latitude 29.4 north, longitude 68.8 west, about 310 miles southwest of Bermuda.
Kyle has increased his forward speed and is now moving toward the north near 15 mph. This general motion, with an additional increase in forward speed, is expected through Saturday. A turn toward the north-northeast is expected Saturday night or Sunday. On this track, the core of Kyle and the strongest winds are forecast to remain west of Bermuda.
Kyle moving northward with little change in strength
by
NOLA.com
Friday September 26, 2008, 7:03 PM

A tropical storm warning remain in effect for Bermuda. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours.
Interests in the northeastern United States and the Canadian Maritimes region should closely monitor the progress of Kyle.
At 7 p.m., the center of tropical storm Kyle was located near latitude 28.2 north, longitude 68.7 west, about 375 miles southwest of Bermuda.
Kyle has been moving on a general northward track near 13 mph. This motion is expected to continue tonight with an increase in forward speed on Saturday. A turn toward the north-northeast is expected Saturday night or Sunday. On this track, the center of Kyle and the strongest winds are forecast to remain west of Bermuda.
Center of Kyle wobbling, could be hurricane by Saturday
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NOLA.com
Friday September 26, 2008, 3:45 PM

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Bermuda. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours.
Interests in the northeastern United States and the Canadian Maritimes region should closely monitor the progress of Kyle.
At 4 p.m., the center of tropical storm Kyle was located near latitude 27.6 north, longitude 68.7 west, about 400 miles southwest of Bermuda.
Kyle continuing north-northwestward
by
NOLA.com
Friday September 26, 2008, 9:52 AM
At 10 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Kyle was located near latitude 26.4 N, longitude 68.8 W or about 475 miles south-southwest of Bermuda.
Kyle is moving toward the north-northwest near 13 mph. This general motion is expected to continue with an increase in forward speed through tonight, with a turn toward the north expected on Saturday. On this track, the center of Kyle and the strongest winds are forecast to remain west of Bermuda.
Kyle getting stronger, tropical storm watch for Bermuda
by
NOLA.com
Friday September 26, 2008, 6:49 AM

At 4 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Kyle was located near latitude 25.6 N, longitude 68.3 W or about 510 miles south-southwest of Bermuda.
Kyle is moving toward the north near 12 mph. A turn toward the north-northwest accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected later today and on Saturday. On this track, the center of Kyle and the strongest winds are forecast to remain west of Bermuda.
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