Hurricane Ernesto is expected to bring rain and some wind to southeastern Newfoundland, according to Environment Canada’s Sunday morning update.
The department says Ernesto will be transitioning into a post-tropical storm as it passes south of the Avalon Peninsula late Monday.
“It may pass close enough, however, to bring some rain and wind to portions of the Avalon Peninsula, and to a lesser extent the Bonavista and Burin peninsulas,” the update reads.
As of Sunday morning, Environment Canada says as Ernesto passes the Avalon Peninsula, a short period of heavy rain is possible over a three- to six-hour window. Rainfall totals may reach 45 to 60 millimeters locally under the heaviest rain bands Monday evening, particularly over the southern portions of the Avalon.
While speaking with CBC Radio’s Weekend AM, meteorologist Dale Foote with Environment Canada’s Gander Weather Office said hopefully, there won’t be too many impacts from the passing storm.
“We’re not expecting a whole lot in the way of warnings with this, but it’ll be a good shot of rain and some stronger winds for the southeastern areas of the island,” Foote said.
Wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h are currently forecast for the southern Avalon Monday evening.
However, Foote said there will be some strong pounding surf, though not much storm surge.
“There will be big waves. Anybody near the coast should be aware of that. Take precautions,” he said.
Environment Canada’s latest update also warns of a risk of some coastal flooding for the southern Avalon and Placentia Bay.
“There could be some minor damage to docks and coastal structures,” the statement said.
Hurricane force wind warnings are in effect for the offshore waters of Laurentian Fan and the southwestern Grand Banks for later on Monday.
These ocean areas could see wave heights of 10 to 14 metres.
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