Wind Warning Issued for Northern Inverness County: Les Suêtes Winds Expected Saturday Evening
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for northern Inverness County, with Les Suêtes winds gusting up to 90 km/h expected to create difficult driving conditions.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for Les Suêtes winds. This alert indicates that strong winds are expected which may cause damage to the affected region.
Affected Areas
The warning is in effect for Inverness County - Mabou and north. Specifically, the impacted locations include the area from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that driving conditions will likely be difficult during the wind event. High-sided vehicles are at risk of being pushed around by the wind. Residents should continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Severe weather can be reported via email at NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X using the hashtag #NSStorm.
Expected Conditions
A period of strong southeasterly winds is forecast for the region. Maximum wind gusts are expected to reach up to 90 km/h. These conditions are characteristic of Les Suêtes wind events in this geographic area.
Timeline
The period of strong winds is expected to occur on Saturday evening. The current alert was issued on March 13, 2026, and is presently scheduled to expire at 11:12 AM on March 14, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice