Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong winds with severe and damaging gusts continue.

Locations: Bonavista Peninsula and northern Avalon Peninsula including St. John's and vicinity.

Maximum wind gusts: west to northwesterly 130 to 140 km/h.

Time span: ending early Tuesday morning.

Similar storms in the past have caused:
- disruptions to ferry services
- toppling of trees and property damage to roofs and fences
- extended utility outages due to fallen branches and lines
- cancellations of scheduled activities

Remarks: A period of very strong winds is occuring on the backside of an intense winter storm. Winds will begin to diminish late overnight as the storm departs.

Secure outdoor objects that could be lifted by strong winds. Take steps to be prepared for extended utility outages. Keep mobile devices charged.

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Significant damage to buildings and/or trees is likely.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.