Active AlertsChannel-Port aux Basques and vicinity

Yellow Warning - Wreckhouse Wind

Issued at Sun 5:31 AM May. 10
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

A prolonged period of strong southeasterly winds is expected.

Time span: this evening until Monday afternoon.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly 110 km/h in the Wreckhouse area.

Remarks: Strong southeasterly winds gusting near 80 km/h will develop this morning and further increase by this evening.

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Driving conditions will likely be difficult. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx.

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