Yellow Wind Warning for Channel-Port aux Basques Area

Source: ECCC · Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 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 Channel-Port aux Basques area, expecting strong southeasterly winds with gusts up to 100 km/h from Sunday evening until Monday afternoon.

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Record type
Wind
Affected area
Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity
Issued
May 9, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for Wreckhouse wind. This is a wind event alert with moderate severity, effective as per the alert issuance.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Channel-Port aux Basques and its vicinity.

What You Should Do

Driving conditions may be difficult due to strong winds. High-sided vehicles could be pushed around, and disruptions to services and travel are possible. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post on X using #NLwx.

Expected Conditions

Strong southeasterly winds are expected, with maximum wind gusts reaching 100 km/h in the Wreckhouse area.

Timeline

The alert is in effect from Sunday evening until Monday afternoon.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Common questions about this ECCC weather alert.

What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Channel-Port aux Basques area, expecting strong southeasterly winds with gusts up to 100 km/h from Sunday evening until Monday afternoon.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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