Christmas storm causes damage in Port aux Basques

Winds gusting in excess of 130 km/h managed to flip a commercial trailer, rip siding and decks off homes and tore a roof off a store last night. A blizzard and wind warning remain in effect for today, tonight and tomorrow. Gusts will continue to exceed 100 km/h until Wednesday evening, with sustained winds over 70 km/h. Marine Atlantic ferries will remain tied up at dockside until Thursday, Dec 28.