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Looking Back: The Major Storm Events of Summer 2001
The Atlantic Provinces get their share of summer severe weather every year. Heavy rain, large hail stones, very strong wind gusts, intense lightning and even tornadoes can be expected across the region.
Bonavista, Newfoundland June 14, 2001
On the afternoon of June 14th severe thunderstorms moved through Bonavista. Large hail was reported, measuring 30 to 40 mm in diameter. There were reports of damage to cars and other property in the area.
Maugerville, New Brunswick June 23, 2001
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On the evening of June 23rd, 2001 a significant thunderstorm cell passed trough the Maugerville area causing notable but localized damage mainly due to associated high winds and hail during the passage of the cell. Residents estimated that wind gusts were in excess of 80 km/h and that hail ranging from
pea-size to golf ball-size almost totally covered the ground.
A water-filled tub basin in a farmer’s field was moved 70 degrees from its original position parallel to the fence.
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Fredericton, New Brunswick June 30, 2001
Fulton Heights, NB, after the June 30th storm
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During the late afternoon of June 30, a line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Fredericton area causing considerable damage (mostly in the form of fallen and damaged trees). Severe down draft winds called "microbursts" associated with this line of storms were measured at 96 km/h both in downtown Fredericton and at the airport. It is likely that maximum winds were stronger, perhaps as high as 120 km/h as suggested by the damage survey.
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O’Leary and Wellington area, Prince Edward Island June 30, 2001
After sunset on June 30 a series of severe thunderstorms moved across western PEI. Over 30 mm of rain fell in a very short time in the O'Leary and Wellington area during the time of the Acadian Games causing flooding in the "tent city" athlete's area.
Port Hillford, Nova Scotia August 3, 2001
An example of the extensive tree damage in the Port Hillford, NS area, caused during a severe thunderstorm on August 3rd, 2001.
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During the late afternoon on August 3, a severe thunderstorm moved through the Port Hillford area of Guysborough County. During this storm a severe wind gust blew down trees and tossed items about. Minor damage resulted from wind speed approximated at over 100 km/h during a damage survey. This event was classified as a "Wet Microburst". Wet microbursts are narrow regions of very strong, straight-line winds descending from mid levels of the thunderstorm accompanied by brief intense rain.
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