P.E.I.: Ferries cancelled, bridge restrictions possible in face of wind warning
A wind warning is in effect for all of P.E.I., and that could lead to travel troubles for people leaving or entering the province, as well as some early incidents of flying reindeer.
Environment Canada issued a wind warning for all of P.E.I. on Sunday, with wind gusts up to 100 km/h possible, and is cautioning Islanders to secure any loose objects outside.
That would include Christmas decorations.
While there is no rainfall warning for P.E.I., the amount coming down in the next 36 hours could come close to 45 millimetres, said CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin, just short of the 50 millimetre criteria.
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"Just because we're not under a rainfall warning, don't let your guard down. There's still going to be some pockets of some very, very heavy rain," said Simpkin.
"Wind is still the primary concern."
Northumberland Ferries has cancelled all crossings for Monday. Confederation Bridge says restrictions could be put in place starting around noon, and could continue until early Tuesday morning. As of 6 a.m. there were no cancellations or delays at Charlottetown Airport.
Worst coming overnight
The strong winds are coming with mild temperatures and rain.
At 6 a.m. at Charlottetown Airport the wind was blowing at 30 km/h with gusts to 45 out of the southeast and the temperature was 8 C. That temperature could climb as high as 14 C.
The winds are forecast to pick up to 50 gusting to 70 around midday, and then increase to 70 with gusts as high as 100 late in the evening. Winds will begin to ease after midnight.
There is a chance of showers Monday morning, with periods of rain starting in the mid-afternoon and continuing through the night. The rain will amount to five to 10 millimetres Monday. There could be some heavier rain overnight, with up to 20 millimetres possible.
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This article was originally published for CBC News. Contains files from Island Morning.
