Much of NL Under Weather Alerts Until Late Friday or Saturday

Written By Eddie Sheerr

Weather Alerts Summary

🟡 Winter Storm Watch — Southeastern Labrador

Areas affected

  • Red Bay to L'Anse-au-Clair

  • Norman Bay to Lodge Bay

  • Cartwright to Black Tickle

  • Eagle River

Timing

  • Friday morning → Saturday morning

Details

  • Snowfall: 15–25 cm

  • Winds:

    • N–NW 60–80 km/h Friday afternoon

    • NW 80–100 km/h Friday night

  • Blowing snow with near-zero visibility at times

  • Snow may mix with ice pellets

  • A second period of blowing snow possible Saturday and Saturday night

Special Weather Statement — Port Saunders & the Straits

Timing

  • Friday morning → overnight Friday night

Details

  • Snowfall: 15 cm or more

  • Freezing rain: 3–4 hours possible

  • Winds: NE 70–80 km/h

Key impacts

  • Slippery roads and walkways

  • Possible tree damage and utility disruptions

Rainfall Alerts

🟡 Rainfall Warning — Central & Northeastern Newfoundland

Areas affected

  • Buchans and the Interior

  • Grand Falls-Windsor and vicinity

  • Bay of Exploits

  • Bonavista North

  • Gander and vicinity

Timing

  • Friday

Details

  • Rainfall: 20–30 mm, locally higher

  • Snowmelt contributing to runoff

  • Frozen ground limiting absorption

Impacts

  • Slippery surfaces

  • Localized flooding in poor drainage areas

🟡 Rainfall Warning — South Coast (Port aux Basques to Connaigre)

Timing

  • Continuing → Friday evening

Details

  • Rainfall: 50–80 mm, locally higher

  • Two main rounds of rain (today and Friday)

  • Rain changing to snow or flurries Friday evening

Impacts

  • Significant runoff and localized flooding

  • Water pooling on roads and low-lying areas

  • Risk of washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts

Wind Alerts

🟡 Wind Warning — Southern & Eastern Newfoundland

Areas affected

  • Avalon Peninsula (North, Southeast, Southwest)

  • St. John’s and vicinity

  • Burin Peninsula

  • Connaigre

Timing

  • Friday afternoon → early Saturday morning

Details

  • South to southwesterly wind gusts 80–110 km/h

Impacts

  • Potential damage to unsecured objects

🟡 Wind Warning — Wreckhouse Area

Timing

  • Thursday afternoon and early evening

Details

  • Southeasterly wind gusts up to 100 km/h

Impacts

  • High-sided vehicles may be pushed around

Eddie Sheerr
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