Wind Warning Issued for Great Northern Peninsula with Gusts up to 120 km/h
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the Great Northern Peninsula, forecasting southwesterly gusts reaching 120 km/h in some areas through Tuesday afternoon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Great Northern Peninsula. The alert is currently in effect as strong winds capable of causing damage move through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Great Northern Peninsula, specifically the Northern Peninsula East geographic area. The Canada Bay area is expected to see the highest wind speeds during this event.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
Southwesterly winds are expected to reach maximum gusts of 100 km/h across much of the peninsula. However, gusts up to 120 km/h are forecast specifically for the Canada Bay area. These conditions may lead to local utility outages and property damage. Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Timeline
The warning is effective from Tuesday morning until Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026. The alert is currently set to expire at 17:56:50 UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice