Wind Warning Issued for Western and Central Labrador with Gusts up to 90 km/h

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for western and central Labrador. This alert indicates that strong winds are expected which may cause physical damage to property or infrastructure.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers western and central Labrador, including the Upper Lake Melville region.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings if they are outside during the period of strongest winds. Environment Canada recommends that the public continue to monitor alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, residents can send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.

Expected Conditions

Maximum southwesterly wind gusts are expected to reach 90 km/h, with locally higher gusts possible in some areas. These conditions are being driven by an intense area of low pressure passing to the north of the region.

Timeline

The period of strong winds is expected to begin Tuesday afternoon and persist through Tuesday evening. The current alert is effective as of March 16, 2026.