Environment Canada Issues Wind Warning for Newfoundland's Avalon and Bonavista Peninsulas

Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Bonavista and northern Avalon Peninsulas, including St. John's, for Thursday morning, October 15. Maximum southerly wind gusts are expected to reach 80 km/h, with speeds up to 100 km/h along coastal areas. These strong winds are accompanied by 5 to 10 mm of rain. The department warns of damaging winds that could lead to utility outages, advising residents to secure loose objects. High winds are expected to subside around noon on Thursday.