Grand Bay East, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain, and gusty winds expected tonight.

Locations: Channel–Port aux Basques and vicinity and Bay St. George.

Total snow and ice pellet amounts: 5 to 15 cm.

Total rainfall: 5 to 15 mm.

Remarks: Snow will transition through a period of ice pellets and freezing rain this evening, then to rain as temperatures rise above zero around midnight or just after.

Snow, ice, and strong winds may make travel slow or hazardous. Rain and melting snow can result in pooling of water. Roads and walkways may become slippery and difficult to navigate. Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.

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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.

Very strong wind gusts are expected.

Time span: early this evening until after midnight tonight.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly 130 km/h in the Wreckhouse area.

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Driving conditions will likely be very difficult. High-sided vehicles could be overturned by the wind.

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.