Wind Warning Issued for Bay of Exploits and Northeast Coast: Gusts up to 100 km/h Expected
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Bay of Exploits and parts of the northeast coast, with damaging gusts up to 100 km/h expected through Sunday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the region. This alert is issued when there is a significant risk of strong winds that may cause damage.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Bay of Exploits and various parts of the northeast coast.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
Strong north to northeasterly winds are forecast for the area. Maximum wind gusts are expected to reach 100 km/h. These conditions are considered strong enough to potentially cause damage to property or infrastructure.
Timeline
The wind warning is effective starting Saturday night and is expected to last until Sunday morning. The current alert remains in effect until approximately 12:03 PM on February 21, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice
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