A number of residents are without power this morning as wind and storm surge warnings remain in effect on the Avalon.
Newfoundland Power is reporting several power outages due to severe weather conditions. Crews are on-site, and power is expected to be restored throughout the morning and into the afternoon.
Rough ol morning @TownofPouchCove #blowinagale #irishnlshow @RadioGregSmith pic.twitter.com/ZxRxAI7wlp
— Greg Butt (@Buttsy20) October 9, 2021
The remnants of Hurricane Sam may have helped create the ideal conditions for feeding a system bringing heavy seas and high winds to the eastern portion of the island.
Environment Canada meteorologist Justin Boudreau says this weekend’s extreme weather is not a direct result of the hurricane, but Sam has created the right conditions for another “regular” system that’s churning things up.
He says what was left of Sam drew down a lot of cold air and drew up a lot of warm air, which is what fuels regular storms. “We just happen to have a little low that’s moving through and it’s hit the right area that just tapped into all that energy.”
Boudreau says east and northeast facing coastal communities on the Avalon, Bonavista and Burin Peninsulas can expect to see dramatic increases in surf.
“We’re looking at seven to nine-metre waves coming into shore,” he says. He warns that, unlike the big waves that rolled in along the coast in recent days, “they won’t look as pretty, because it’s going to be pure chaos out there.”
He says waves that large usually result in changes to the coastline.
We suffered a casualty of the #nlwx last night; RIP playset. In other news, now looking to hire help with a trailer in the St. John’s area. Any recommendations? pic.twitter.com/geZMbvA85F
— Gavan Watson (@gavatron) October 9, 2021
The provincial government is asking residents near the coastline on the Avalon, Bonavista, and Burin peninsulas to expect high waves, pounding surf and higher than normal ocean levels over the coming days as the result of a system churning in the North Atlantic.
North to east-facing coastal communities in Conception Bay and the east coast of the Avalon may be at risk of flooding and damage to coastal infrastructure due to pounding surf.
Trinity Bay communities on the east to northeast coast may also be at risk.
Municipalities are being advised to review their emergency management plans and monitor coastal infrastructure.
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
Chapel's Cove/Point Road is impassable at beach area due to storm surge. Please use alternate routes and use caution in area. pic.twitter.com/NIWDvKVqow
— Town of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview (@TownofHMCCLV) October 9, 2021
A bit of storm surge is causing very high water levels around Brigus this morning as high tide approaches #nlwx pic.twitter.com/qQPcCswqJp
— Travis Jones (@BishopsCoveWx) October 9, 2021
Beautiful morning in Spaniards bay avoid the beach ! Listening to the Irish Newfoundland show with #vocm @RadioGregSmith @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/Y2nzhdIAcR
— smitty (@DTSmithy74) October 9, 2021
A tree in front of one of the oldest homes on Forest Road came down just short time ago. @CBCNL @NTVNewsNL @StJohnsTelegram @VOCMNEWS @VOWR800 pic.twitter.com/QPt4CIecXK
— Travel with Derek (@derek1958) October 9, 2021