12 Mar, 2017 10:12

Hurricane force winds batter Newfoundland, rip off rooftops & damage vehicles (PHOTOS)

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador have been assessing storm damage after “extreme winds” ripped roofs off buildings and totaled vehicles in the Canadian province.

Canada’s most eastern province was hit by a brutal bout of weather on Saturday, with winds reaching speeds of up to 180 kilometres (112 miles) per hour at the storm’s peak.

Pobody's nerfect. #nlwx
Публикация от Lauren Power (@boylauren) Мар 12 2017 в 5:56 PDT

The harsh weather conditions were caused by a band of “intense” low pressure, according to Environment Canada.

** PUBLIC ADVISORY ** Pls avoid all unnecessary travel as extreme winds have resulted in unsafe conditions. (1/2)
— RNC (Police) (@RNC_PoliceNL) 11 марта 2017 г.

“The extreme winds on the back of this low brought extensive damage to much of eastern Newfoundland,” the government agency said.

If you think this is windy now in Metro, just wait an hour or two. Southerly winds shift to west and increase to 120-140 km/h gusts #NLwx
— Brian Walsh (@BWalshNL) 11 марта 2017 г.

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. March 11, 2017. #NLwx pic.twitter.com/Wg0aTf0RPb
— Will Fowler (@thefutureyousee) 11 марта 2017 г.

“Reports of damage include: power outages, tipped over trucks and trailers, siding and shingles ripped from buildings. In extreme cases, sheds, roofs, and the top floor to some houses were blown away,” it added.

As a weather weenie, I've been lucky enough to stand within 2 miles of an EF3 tornado, but yesterday's wind storm is right up there on the bucket list. The winds were unlike anything I've ever felt first hand, measuring 120 km/h gusts with my handheld anemometer and much stronger winds while riding it out in the shaking truck. Mother nature is so impressive and days like yesterday are a good reminder of who's the boss. It's terrible to see damage to homes and property, but I'm very thankful no one was hurt. Let's hope we won't see another one like this for a long, long time. #nlwx #newfoundlandandlabrador #storm #atlanticstorm #wind
Публикация от Ryan Snoddon (@ryansnoddon) Мар 12 2017 в 12:07 PDT

It's windy today. #nlwx
Публикация от M.W. (@rockerspaniel) Мар 11 2017 в 9:24 PST

Blizzard warnings currently remain in place around Bay St George and the Corner Brook vicinity.

Never see the wind blow so hard up the Arm like that. Unreal! 💨💨💨💨💨 #nlwx #placentiabay #newfoundland #winterstorm
Публикация от Vanessa 😽💨 (@insta_moon27) Мар 11 2017 в 3:12 PST

Hillshire Manor has lost a good bit of its roof. Meanwhile, this car gained some roof. #nltraffic #yyt #nlwx @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/4rnoClGBjG
— Earl Noble (@Noble41) 11 марта 2017 г.

The hurricane force winds grounded flights at St John’s Airport, wreaking “havoc” on travel plans, the official Twitter account for the area’s major transport hub reported.

Extreme winds continue to wreak havoc on flight ops w/many flights cancelled tonight as well. Please check with your airline. #yyt #nlwx
— St. John's Airport (@stjohnsairport) 11 марта 2017 г.

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador have since taken to social media to post images of the destruction the storm left in its wake.

Some of the damage sustained after yesterday's storm. #explorenl #yyt #brierblackout #cbcnl #newfoundland #nlwx
Публикация от Jennifer Power (@jenny_irene17) Мар 12 2017 в 9:43 PDT

@VOCMNEWS @Town_BayRoberts pic.twitter.com/UcOhImu3gJ
— Christopher Smith (@cgsmithnf) 11 марта 2017 г.

Looks like it gotten worse. #nlwx #nltraffic @CBCNL But @RNC_PoliceNL are on-site. pic.twitter.com/YKOKEUEyej
— Tracey Cook Taylor (@snoostorm) 11 марта 2017 г.

#nlwx #blownaway #windwarning up to 160km wind gusts
Публикация от Phillip (@pmaccallum) Мар 11 2017 в 3:09 PST

Building on Bay Roberts wharf not doing so well!! #nlwx pic.twitter.com/TBlZy4ZWaa
— Phil Smith (@prsmith3x0) 11 марта 2017 г.

CAUTION LIVE WIRE DOWN. Due to a downed PowerLine please do not enter our property at 65 Lakeview Drive. #nlwx pic.twitter.com/nHxBPwd3sz
— St. John's Racing (@GouldsRacetrack) 11 марта 2017 г.