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Strong winds today gusting to 100 km/h: Environment Canada

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
20180404 Guelph Heavy Winds KA 04
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Wind warning in effect for:

  • Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region
  • St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region

Strong winds expected this afternoon into this evening.

Hazards:
Strong southwesterly winds gusting to 90 or 100 km/h.

Timing:
This afternoon into this evening.

Discussion:
Strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 100 km/h are forecast to develop this afternoon. These winds are expected to continue into this evening before easing.

Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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