Værmelding for Dégrat Island

coastal flooding warning in effectThis warning is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s): Moderate storm surge. Very large waves. Higher than normal water levels. Locations: northern Newfoundland, especially along east-facing shorelines.Maximum wave heights: 6 to 8 metres, breaking upon approach to shore.Time span: late this evening. Most significant near high tide.High tide: 10:00 P.M. this evening to 12:00 A.M. Monday.Remarks: Large waves and pounding surf will produce higher than normal water levels along coastal areas along the east facing shoreline of the Great Northern Peninsula, especially near high tide tonight. These large waves can cause coastal erosion in vulnerable areas, as well as damage to infrastructure along the shoreline, especially at locations that have been prone to impacts during similar events in the past.###Flooding is possible along the coastline.These warnings are issued when water levels pose a flooding threat to coastal areas.Stay away from affected coastlines.

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winter storm warning in effectHazardous winter conditions are expected.Locations: Northern Peninsula East.Total snowfall: 15 to 20 cmMaximum wind gusts: northeasterly 100 km/h.Time span: continuing until Monday morning.Remarks: Conditions will deteriorate quickly where accumulating snow occurs in conjunction with strengthening winds.###Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #NLwx.Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

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