Environment Canada warns of 'damaging' winds on the Avalon and Bonavista peninsulas, Thursday morning

Environment Canada warns of 'damaging' winds on the Avalon and Bonavista peninsulas, Thursday morning

Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Bonavista and northern Avalon Peninsulas for Thursday morning.

Maximum southerly wind gusts are expected to reach 80 km/h, and up to 100 km/h along the coast. Those high winds are forecasted to be coupled with 5 to 10 mm of rain.

Describing the winds as "damaging," the department is warning residents of significant risk, including possible utility outages. Residents are also advised to secure loose objects.

High winds are expected to end around noon on Thursday.

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