First published Oct 22, 2026, 8:23:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 8:32:16 AM UTC

Strong winds

Wind - Avalon Peninsula Southeast

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Strong winds are expected Friday afternoon and evening across the south coast of Newfoundland, including the Burin, Connaigre, and southern Avalon Peninsulas. Gusts could reach 80 km/h, or 100 km/h along parts of the coast; local utility outages and disruptions to services and travel are possible.

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Affected location: Avalon Peninsula Southwest

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Oct 22, 2026, 7:57 AM UTC
A warning forecasts northeasterly gusts of 80 km/h, reaching 100 km/h along parts of Newfoundland’s south coast, including the Burin Peninsula, on Friday afternoon and evening. Local utility outages and travel or service disruptions are possible.
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Oct 22, 2026, 7:57 AM UTC
Strong winds are expected Friday afternoon and evening across the south coast of Newfoundland, including the Burin, Connaigre, and southern Avalon Peninsulas. Gusts could reach 80 km/h, or 100 km/h along parts of the coast; local utility outages and disruptions to services and travel are possible.
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