Environment Canada Issues Yellow Wind Warning for Sachs Harbour with 90 km/h Gusts Expected

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Sachs Harbour region. The alert, issued by the national weather agency, indicates that strong winds capable of causing damage are expected to impact the area.

Affected Areas

This weather alert specifically targets the community of Sachs Harbour. Residents in this geographic area should prepare for hazardous wind conditions.

What You Should Do

Environment Canada advises residents to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NTStorm. Residents should be aware that local utility outages are possible during this event.

Expected Conditions

West winds are forecast to strengthen on Friday morning, with gusts reaching up to 90 km/h by the afternoon. These strong winds have the potential to cause damage to property and infrastructure.

Timeline

The wind warning is currently in effect. Winds are expected to strengthen Friday morning and peak in the afternoon. Conditions will remain strong through Friday evening before beginning to weaken overnight. The alert is currently set to expire at 20:04 UTC on February 27, 2026.