Hurricane Earl will likely impact East Coast, Canadian Hurricane Centre says

HALIFAX – Canadian weather forecasters say hurricane Earl will likely affect weather in Atlantic Canada this weekend, but it’s too early to predict its impact.

Earl was a powerful Category 4 storm early today — meaning it was packing winds in excess of 209 kilometres per hour.

It was heading toward the U.S. coast after its heavy rains and high winds damaged homes and power lines in the Caribbean.

The Canadian Hurricane Centre says Earl will likely affect the Atlantic region between Friday and Sunday.

While the centre says it’s too early to predict the strength of the storm at that point, it could bring heavy rains, strong winds and large waves.

Forecasters say the precise track of the storm could also vary substantially.

The centre is urging the public to keep an eye on updated forecasts throughout the week.

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