Live blog: Tropical storm Leslie

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Live blog: Tropical storm Leslie

Global News will have the latest details as extreme weather moves through Atlantic Canada and Leslie takes aim at Newfoundalnd.

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Heavy rain brought on flash flooding in several areas around Truro, N.S. Monday.

Affected areas include Truro, Bible Hill, Salmon River, Valley & North River. Emergency officials are evacuating people from homes in affected areas, while traffic is being redirected where roads have been washed out.

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by nick.logan 9/10/2012 2:34:16 PM
Leslie vs. Igor: t.co

by RobDavis_Wx via twitter 9/10/2012 3:28:51 PM
Latest Visible Satellite shot of #Leslie with the frontal system that will impact #Newfoundland #nlwx t.co

by kellymbutt via twitter 9/10/2012 3:33:33 PM
Tropical Storm Leslie is holding a separate low pressure zone over NS, extending these rain showers. #pic p.twimg.com

by Brett Ruskin via twitter 9/10/2012 4:30:33 PM
NSCC campus and arena in Truro have been evacuated due to flooding.

by Nova Scotia EMO via twitter 9/10/2012 4:39:52 PM
The Chebucto Central Regional School Board office is closed.

by Nova Scotia EMO via twitter 9/10/2012 4:40:09 PM
District Health Authority reporting no impact on hospital services due to flooding in Truro.

by Nova Scotia EMO via twitter 9/10/2012 4:40:13 PM
Community Services Truro office being evacuated due to flooding. Calls to District & Housing offices being forwarded to New Glasgow.

by Nova Scotia EMO via twitter 9/10/2012 4:40:17 PM
The list of areas experiencing power outages now includes:

- St. John's - CBS - Mount Pearl - North Avalon - Southern Shore

- Whitbourne - Conception Bay North - Cape Shore and vicinity

- Stephenville - Port aux Basques

The latest information on power outages can be found on the Newfoundland Power website.

More information on tropical storm Leslie here.

by nick.logan 9/11/2012 11:17:40 AM
Tree down in Flat Rock p.twimg.com

by Ross Lord via twitter 9/11/2012 11:23:09 AM
Highway camera view at Salt Pond, N.L. on the Burin Peninsula. To see the conditions on other highways across the island click here.

by nick.logan 9/11/2012 11:32:05 AM
Latest track for tropical storm Leslie from the Canadian Hurricane Centre.

by nick.logan 9/11/2012 11:37:27 AM
RT @VictoriaMWard: Poor Bannerman Park, can't catch a break #leslie #nlwx t.co

by Mustang_26 via twitter 9/11/2012 1:31:12 PM
Thinking about friends and family back in NL getting hit by #leslie. Stay safe.

by dgrant4 via twitter 9/11/2012 1:31:30 PM
The mayor of Badger declared a local state of emergency Monday evening, ahead of Leslie blowing into Newfoundland. The town's water tower is empty and about to be dismantled. Officials fear Leslie's tropical storm-force winds could blow the 24-metre high tower down.

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by nick.logan 9/11/2012 1:42:46 PM
Debris, snapped power pole.
Sun coming out. Igor-like wind here, but no widespread road and bridge washouts! p.twimg.com

by Ross Lord via twitter 9/11/2012 1:48:12 PM
RT @hitsfm: YIKES!!! RT @kellymbutt: Better pic of the roof ripped from the homes on Montague Street #nlwx #leslie t.co"

by sarahdonovann via twitter 9/11/2012 2:09:38 PM
@975krock @hitsfm Lines Down Near Longs Hill Intersection. Main Road Fine.
#nltrafic #Leslie #Had2LegIt t.co

by DrSpringfoot via twitter 9/11/2012 2:10:06 PM
St. John's residents asked to not clean up debris yet. High winds not completely subsided, hidden, downed power lines may be live.

by StJohnsTelegram via twitter 9/11/2012 2:11:25 PM
More from Ross Lord in St. John's. The Sheraton Hotel is in the dark as power outages continue.

by nick.logan 9/11/2012 2:16:35 PM
More from Ross Lord in St. John's. The Sheraton Hotel is in the dark as power outages continue.

by nick.logan 9/11/2012 2:17:28 PM