Weather improves today behind departing rain
Newfoundland’s Forecast Thursday Periods of rain on the Avalon Peninsula, with generally a mix of sun and cloud to the west. Skies will learn on the Avalon early this afternoon. There will be a few showers on and near the West Coast. Friday Scattered showers Island-wide, but most numerous on the West Coast. Mostly cloudy. […]
Read moreWhat is storm surge, and why is it so dangerous?
I’ve been talking about Hurrican Milton for the last several days and have mentioned that storm surge is the most dangerous part of a hurricane. The first question you may ask yourself is, what is storm surge? A storm surge is when ocean water rises higher than normal because of a storm, especially during hurricanes […]
Read moreNL residents in Florida hunker down as Hurricane Milton makes landfall
Hurricane Milton has officially made landfall in Florida. A group of powerline technicians from this province has hunkered down in Orlando, and will be helping with powerline storm restoration services the hurricane passes through. NTV’s Beth Penney has more in this report.
Read moreRain arrives overnight, continues on the Avalon into Thursday
The Overview An area of low pressure will slowly move from the western Gulf of St. Lawrence through Labrador during the next 24 hours. The low is going to bring rain and some wet snow in Labrador and rain over the Island during the time frame. The rain on the Island has already arrived on […]
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