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Gert to bring swells, gale force winds to Newfoundland


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Thursday, August 17, 2017, 3:07 PM - Hurricane Gert is rapidly tracking towards the northeastward in the Atlantic, and forecasters say the biggest threats of the storm are likely to be higher ocean swells.

As of 11 a.m. AT, the storm was located about 460 km south-southeast of Cape Race, N.L., and its path does not take it near Canadian shores.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 130 km/h, with additional weakening expected over the next 48 hours. Gert will likely be downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone by Thursday night.

"Hurricane Gert has moved east of the Grand Banks," says the Canadian Hurricane Centre (CHC). "Long period swells from Gert will reach 2 to 3 metres along south-facing coastlines of Newfoundland this evening, with the highest waves likely along the southern Avalon peninsula. These swells could also lead to dangerous rip currents. The highest waves from Gert will remain south of Canadian waters."

WATCH BELOW: Hurricane Gert's track



In addition to swells, Gert may cause a series of rapid changes in water levels in harbours and inlets from the Avalon north to Trinity Bay, according to the CHC.

"The most likely time ranges from late this afternoon into this evening. High tide will be occurring late this afternoon for most areas, so there is a risk for minor flooding near and after high tide."

While the strongest winds have already exited the Grand Banks, strong to gale force winds are likely in the wake of Gert Thursday evening.

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SOURCES: National Hurricane Center | Canadian Hurricane Centre

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