Wind Warning Issued for Avalon Peninsula North: Gusts Up to 100 km/h Expected
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Avalon Peninsula North, forecasting southwesterly gusts of 100 km/h and potential power outages through this evening.
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- Record type
- Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Avalon Peninsula. This alert indicates a significant risk of strong winds that may result in property damage or localized disruptions. The warning was issued by the national weather agency to inform residents of hazardous atmospheric conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Avalon Peninsula North region. Residents and travelers within this geographic area should remain alert for changing conditions and potential hazards associated with high winds.
What You Should Do
Environment Canada advises residents to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx. Residents should be prepared for potential utility outages and take necessary precautions to secure property that may be affected by high gusts.
Expected Conditions
The region is expected to experience strong southwesterly winds with maximum gusts reaching 100 km/h. According to the alert, these winds are strong enough to cause damage. Local utility outages are considered a possibility due to the intensity of the gusts.
Timeline
The wind warning is currently in effect and is expected to persist until it ends this evening. The alert was issued at 12:08 AM UTC on March 14, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 4:00 AM UTC on March 14, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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