Gusts to 80 km/h along coast near St. John’s tonight

Environment Canada’s forecast for St. John’s calls for strong northwest wind gusting to 70 km/h, and as high as 80 km/h along parts of the coast, as rain gives way to rain showers or flurries overnight. No wind warning was in effect for the city late Saturday.

The forecast says rain will end near midnight, with rainfall amounts of two to four millimetres. The sky then turns cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of rain showers or flurries. The wind is north at 30 km/h gusting to 50, becoming northwest at 40 km/h gusting to 70. The low is plus 1.

On Sunday, expect a cloudy morning with a 60 per cent chance of flurries, followed by a mix of sun and cloud. The wind is northwest at 40 km/h gusting to 60, becoming west at 30 gusting to 50 in the morning. The high is plus 3, with a UV index of 2 or low.

The wind stays up Sunday night, west at 30 km/h gusting to 50 under partly cloudy skies, with a low of plus 1.

Residents along the coast should secure loose outdoor items, including garbage bins and Halloween decorations, and take care when driving in gusts, especially on exposed roads. Anyone planning to be near the water should expect rough conditions.

Current alerts and forecasts are posted on the Environment Canada website.

Winter is arriving unevenly across the country. A storm surge warning was issued for Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. this week, and a strong El Nino could mean a milder winter for much of Canada. Drivers can review winter tire rules by province.

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