Brigus, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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.

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.