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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Fri 16 Oct, 02:00 📍 Gjoa Haven (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Potentially damaging winds will begin this morning. Wind gusts up to 100 km/h are possible. Reduced visibility due to falling snow and blowing snow are also possible. Winds will gradually weaken on Thursday night. ### Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To …
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
Eventwind
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaGjoa Haven
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-15T10:20:47-00:00
Effective2026-10-15T10:20:47-00:00
Onset2026-10-15T12:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-15T23:00:47-00:00
📋 Official instructions
Secure loose objects. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.2907143810.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.0978262242.2026
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Secure loose objects. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Potentially damaging winds will begin this morning.
- Wind gusts up to 100 km/h are possible.
- Reduced visibility due to falling snow and blowing snow are also possible.
- Winds will gradually weaken on Thursday night.
- ### Local utility outages are possible.
- Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
- Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- To …
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