Wind Warning Issued for Port Saunders and the Straits with Gusts up to 100 km/h
This alert is no longer in effect.
ECCC issued it on April 3, 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 Port Saunders and the Straits, with southwesterly gusts of 80 to 100 km/h expected to continue until after midnight.
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- Record type
- Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Port Saunders and the Straits
- Issued
- April 3, 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 Port Saunders and the Straits.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Port Saunders and the Straits region. This alert indicates a significant risk of strong winds that may cause property damage.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for Port Saunders and the Straits.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings if they are outside during the period of strongest winds. Driving conditions are expected to be difficult due to the high gusts. Property owners should be aware that damage to roofs, fences, branches, or soft shelters is possible.
To report severe weather, residents can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing strong southwesterly winds. Maximum wind gusts are forecasted to reach between 80 and 100 km/h.
Timeline
The warning is currently in effect and is expected to last until after midnight. Environment Canada continues to monitor the situation and encourages residents to stay updated on the latest forecasts.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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