Yellow Wind Warning Issued for Les Suêtes Wind in Northern Inverness County
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for northern Inverness County, with Les Suêtes wind gusts reaching up to 120 km/h expected through Tuesday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow wind warning for the Les Suêtes wind event. This alert indicates that very strong wind gusts are expected which may cause damage to property and infrastructure.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for Inverness County - Mabou and north. The primary geographic impact zone spans from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, the agency encourages sending an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting reports on X using the hashtag #NSStorm.
Expected Conditions
Maximum wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 120 km/h from an easterly direction. These high-velocity winds are characteristic of the Les Suêtes phenomenon in this region and are strong enough to cause damage.
Timeline
The wind event is expected to begin tonight and will persist until conditions ease early Tuesday morning. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 10:23 AM UTC on February 24, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice