Weather Forecast: Saturday, July 18
Warm, mainly dry weather will continue across much of Newfoundland and Labrador today before cloud, rain and stronger winds spread into western regions overnight and across more of the province on Sunday. Here’s your weather forecast.
St. John’s / Bonavista
Today
A mix of sun and cloud gives way to clearing late this afternoon in Bonavista, while St. John’s sees sunshine early before a mix of sun and cloud develops. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 20 in St. John’s, except 16 along parts of the coast, and 22 in Bonavista, except 16 along the coast. UV index 6 to 7, high.
Tonight
Clear skies give way to increasing cloud overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 13 in St. John’s and 14 in Bonavista.
Sun, July 19
Mainly cloudy in St. John’s. Bonavista becomes cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Winds shift from southwest to southeast at 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 22 in St. John’s with a humidex of 25, and 21 in Bonavista. UV index 6 to 7, high.
South Coast
Today
Sunny skies become a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon as morning fog patches dissipate. Wind becomes west 20 km/h. High 18 in Channel-Port aux Basques. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight
Cloud increases overnight with rain beginning before morning. Fog patches redevelop. Wind becomes southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40, with gusts to 60 in the Wreckhouse area. Low 13.
Sun, July 19
Rain with fog patches throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm are expected. Southeast winds strengthen to 60 km/h gusting to 80, with gusts reaching 120 km/h in the Wreckhouse area. Temperature steady near 14. UV index 2 or low.
Central
Today
A mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becomes light this afternoon. High 22. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening with increasing cloud before morning. Low 13, except 8 in low-lying areas.
Sun, July 19
Cloudy with showers beginning in the afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 increases to south 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the afternoon. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate.
West Coast
Today
Clearing skies this morning with southwest winds increasing to 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 18. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight
Increasing cloud near midnight. Wind shifts southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 14.
Sun, July 19
Cloudy with periods of rain beginning in the morning. Rainfall amounts near 5 mm. Southeast winds strengthen to 40 km/h gusting to 70 in the afternoon. High 16. UV index 2 or low.
Northern Peninsula
Today
A slight chance of morning showers gives way to clearing skies. Wind becomes west 30 km/h gusting to 50 this afternoon. High 20. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight
Clear skies become partly cloudy overnight. Winds ease overnight. Low 10, except 6 in low-lying areas.
Sun, July 19
Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers developing late in the afternoon. Wind becomes southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate.
Happy Valley–Goose Bay
Today
Cloud increases this morning with a few showers developing this afternoon and a risk of thunderstorms. Local rainfall amounts near 2 mm. Wind becomes west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 20. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening with increasing cloud overnight. Wind becomes light near midnight. Low 11.
Sun, July 19
Cloudy with periods of rain beginning late in the morning. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 mm. Wind becomes southeast 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 18. UV index 2 or low.
