Impact of TS Leslie on Newfoundland & Labrador

This Atlantic Hurricane Season continues to surprise as Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued along the coasts of Newfoundland. It is not that uncommon but we would like to analyze it impact on the region over the next 24 hours. 

• Canadian Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Population: 500,000+
• Primary City Impacted:  St. John's, Newfoundland
• Population: Metro: 196,000+
• Tropical Storm Leslie
• Maximum Wind Speeds: 70mph
• Wind Gusts: 85mph
• Movement: NNE at 31mph

The rapid rise of elevation should help reduce inland flooding. Tropical Storm Leslie will move past rapidly and looks maintain its intensity over the next 36 hours. The speed to the storm will lead to minimal residence time over the island. The precipitation map from Hamweather.net states that 24-hour precip will vary from 1-5 inches across the island. Leslie will make landfall this morning and will then travel to Iceland as a 60mph tropical storm.