Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

Locations: east coast of Newfoundland and northern Avalon Peninsula.

Maximum gusts this afternoon and evening: east to southeasterly 80 km/h, except 110 along parts of the coast.
Maximum gusts overnight tonight into Wednesday evening: west to northwesterly 80 km/h, except 100 along parts of the coast.  

Time span: this afternoon until Wednesday night.

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Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

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.

Higher than normal water levels are expected or occurring.

Locations: along the Newfoundland coast from Bay of Exploits to Bonavista Bay, especially north-facing shorelines.

Time span: Wednesday morning until Friday. Most significant near high tide.

Maximum Water Levels: exceeding high astronomical tide, with water inundating vulnerable sections of coastline.

Maximum wave heights: 5 to 7 metres, breaking upon approach to shore.

First high tide: 6 A.M. 8 A.M. Wednesday morning.
Second high tide: 6 P.M to 8 P.M. Wednesday evening.
Third high tide: 6 A.M. to 8 A.M. Thursday morning.
Fourth high tide: 6 P.M to 8 P.M. Thursday evening.
Fifth high tide: 6 A.M. to 8 A.M. Friday morning.

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Coastal flooding is likely, especially during high tide.

High water level warnings are issued when water levels pose a threat to coastal regions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.