Hurricane Lee became the busy 2023 hurricane season’s first Category 5 storm and one of the most intense hurricanes on record in the Atlantic Ocean. As hurricane Lee’s uncertain storm track could potentially take it towards the Canadian Maritimes, it provides a timely opportunity to reflect on hurricane Fiona, one year after.
The aftermath of hurricane Fiona in Atlantic Canada not only points to the importance of studying how storms affect our communities and their patterns, but also underscores Canada’s need to better prepare. It also raises an interesting question: can hurricane Fiona give us a hint about what future climate change might bring to Eastern Canada?
Unravelling this question could lie in understanding ancient storm records.
