Weather
There will be a mix of sun and cloud across the province Thursday with a 20 per cent chance of showers, strong southwest winds gusting to 60 km/h and a high of 21 C.
A word from SaltWire Network chief meteorologist Cindy Day:
“The southwest wind that kicked up late yesterday continues to gust to 50 and even 60 km/h on the warm side of an approaching cold front. As the front nears, showers will develop from west to east. The wind will drop off and veer to the north as the front pushes east of the Island tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to take quite a tumble with afternoon highs in the low teens on Friday. We’re in for a fall-like weekend with a mix of sun and cloud and cooler than normal temperatures. Monday looks fair, but after that, Hurricane Teddy could come calling. Stay tuned.”
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Marine Forecast
September 17
CHALEUR - MISCOU: STRONG WIND WARNING
- WIND: SW 30 knots diminishing to NW 20 knots in the morning
NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT - WESTERN HALF: STRONG WIND WARNING
- WIND: SW 30 knots diminishing to NW 20 knots in the morning
NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT - EASTERN HALF: STRONG WIND WARNING
- WIND: SW 30 knots diminishing to NW 20 knots in the morning
GULF – MAGDALEN: STRONG WIND WARNING
- WIND: SW 35 to 45 knots diminishing to SW 25 to 30 knots in the morning and to W 20 knots in the afternoon. Wind veering to NW 20 to 25 knots in the evening
- WAVES: 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 metres in the afternoon
Travel
Confederation Bridge
Temporary lane closure: wide load crossing Thursday, Sept. 17 at noon for 30 minutes. Drivers should expect delays.
Attention: Restrictions on interprovincial traffic (within the Atlantic provinces only) due to COVID-19 have been lifted and the bridge is open to all traffic. A reminder that cash is not accepted at this time. For information on authorized travel to P.E.I., contact public authorities by email at [email protected] or by phone at 902-368-5025. For travel information to New Brunswick, call 1-800-462-8387.
For updates, visit confederationbridge.com.
Charlottetown Airport
For flight schedules and COVID-19 travel information, visit flyyyg.com.
RELATED: COVID-19 information and what to expect when you travel
Northumberland Ferries Limited
Passengers are advised to check-in at least 40 minutes before departure to allow time for the additional screening procedures implemented for everyone’s safety. Walk-on passengers may check-in 30 minutes before departure. Northumberland Ferries Limited strongly recommends all customers – including walk-ons – make a reservation online or by calling toll free 1-877-762-7245.
Daily round-trip sailings from Sept. 8 to Nov. 30:
- Departing Wood Islands, P.E.I. — Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Saturday to Sunday: 8 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
- Departing Caribou, N.S. — Monday to Friday: 8 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.; Saturday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
To read the NFL’s COVID-19 response measures, click here.
For more information, visit Ferries.ca or call the Wood Islands ferry terminal at 902-962-3635.
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