Arthur hits eastern Canada, causes power outages
Source: AP-Excite
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Arthur hit Canada's Maritime provinces with near-hurricane strength winds and torrential rains, knocking down trees and leaving about tens of thousands of people without power.
Canadian Hurricane Centre spokesman Chris Fogarty said that winds were easing, but more rainfall is predicted for already drenched southwestern New Brunswick.
In Fredericton, New Brunswick, Mike Gange said the buffeting winds tore down a maple tree in his front yard, damaging roof tiles and a rain gutter as it fell. He said that as he drove around the New Brunswick provincial capital he saw about 25 homes with big trees knocked down.
Gange said he has not seen weather this severe in his 41 years in Fredericton.
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Photographer Gary Brinton braves the elements on the rocks at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, as residents begin to feel the effects of tropical storm Arthur on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Thousands of homes and businesses were without power as heavy rains and high winds buffeted the region.(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Andrew Vaughan)
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