Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

Fire and Emergency Services - Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) encourages residents to be cautious around coastlines and waterways over the coming days due to an anticipated storm surge.

According to Environment Canada, a weather system approaching Newfoundland and Labrador may cause higher than normal water levels during high tide this evening, along with the possibility of high winds, and snow and freezing rain in certain areas of the province. The Northern Peninsula, Channel-Port Aux Basques, southern and eastern Newfoundland may be affected by the adverse weather and resulting storm surge. Municipalities and local service districts should ensure infrastructure such as roads, ditches and drains are clear of debris and appropriate provisions are made for the delivery of services in the event the weather has a greater effect than anticipated.

Environment Canada is also reminding residents to be on the lookout for large waves and pounding surf along portions of the south coast particularly during high tide this evening. These waves, combined with the high spring tides, will result in elevated water levels which could cause minor coastal flooding, beach erosion, and infrastructure damage. Low lying coastal areas exposed to the south or southwest from Point May on the Burin Peninsula eastward to Cape Race will be most susceptible.

Residents are reminded to follow the latest weather forecast for further warnings and advisories and to take measures to ensure personal safety. More information can be found at weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=nl.

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Media contact:
Bradley Power
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 699-5707
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca 

2013 12 04                                     3:50 p.m.