First published Oct 16, 2026, 6:58:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 6:58:16 PM UTC

Damaging wind warning for Northern Peninsula East, Newfoundland

A yellow warning forecasts southwesterly gusts up to 100 km/h in northern and northeastern Newfoundland on Saturday afternoon and early evening. Local utility outages and damage are possible; the warning expires October 17, 2026.

Why it matters

The warning identifies a risk of damaging winds and possible local outages and property damage.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

Environment Canada Weather Alerts Wind - Northern Peninsula East

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