CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler is keeping an eye on what is being called a “weather bomb” headed for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday.
Environment Canada issued weather alerts for the Avalon and Burin peninsulas, another for most of the island and one for coastal Labrador. The most severe part of the storm is expected to start Tuesday afternoon. A wind warning is in effect from then until Wednesday night.
Winds may gust up to 110 km/h Tuesday, and could exceed 100 km/h Tuesday night.
“This is going to be an incredibly strong northeaster,” Brauweiler said.
The rest of the island, from the Avalon through central and to the south coast, will see significant rain starting Tuesday morning, with some parts in line for about 50 mm to 70 mm.
Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador are under special weather statements heading into Tuesday. (Environment Canada)
Environment Canada warns that coastal flooding is possible, and that waves could reach up to six to nine metres.
The south coast could experience some hazardous conditions if waters exceed high tide, Brauweiler said.
The system is expected to weaken by Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
Coastal Labrador is expected to see part of this weather system Tuesday night, which could last until Friday, according to Environment Canada.
Rainfall could total 50 mm in 24 hours, and possibly snow inland. Winds could reach up to 100 km/h and there’s a warning for coastal flooding due to storm surge and large waves.
Meanwhile, Marine Atlantic said it has cancelled Tuesday’s crossings and those on Wednesday morning.
“While this fall season has been relatively calm from a weather perspective, this has been an active week following this past weekend’s disruptions and the two upcoming storms,” the statement reads.
“We will continue to provide customers with the latest updates throughout the week as information becomes available.”
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