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Christmas storm causes damage in Port aux Basques

SaltWire Network | Posted: Dec. 26, 2017, 11:58 a.m. | Updated: Dec. 28, 2017, 7:05 a.m. | 1 Min Read

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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.

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