 In anticipation of the storm , the U.S. Weather Bureau posted hurricane warnings from Wilmington to Cape Hatteras . On August 30 , as the tropical cyclone began to turn to the north , the center was expected to pass over or near Cape Hatteras . High tides occurred along the North Carolina coastline , which prompted evacuations and precautions in the area . The remnants of the storm brought strong winds to Atlantic Canada . In Nova Scotia , the storm severely disrupted electricity and communications between Halifax and Sydney . At the latter , many trees were uprooted , with several falling on streets and cars . In Newfoundland , a wind gust as strong as 81 mph ( 130 km / h ) was observed . The community of Port au Port was hard hit . Among the structures damaged included a store , which lost its roof , and a church , which the storm completely destroyed . Port au Port alone suffered about $ 200 @,@ 000 ( 1948 CAD ) in damage . Along the shore , a number of pleasure crafts were wrecked . Some other structures , trees , and boats were impacted or destroyed throughout the province . The communities along the south coast of Newfoundland collectively experienced about $ 400 @,@ 000 ( 1948 CAD ) in damage . Overall , the storm left over $ 989 @,@ 000 ( 1948 CAD ) in damage in Canada . 
