According to the latest reports from Environment Canada, Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. Southwesterly wind gusts to 90 km/h are forecast to develop over the regions later this morning, with strong winds expected throughout the day. These winds may be strong enough to damage trees and cause local power outages. The winds will gradually diminish tonight. Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. 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. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds. Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. What is a Wind Warning?
A Wind Warning is issued for 70 km/h or higher of sustained wind and/or gusts to 90 km/h or more.
Forecast for the rest of the week:
Today
Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70 increasing to 60 gusting to 90 this morning. Temperature falling to 8 this morning then steady.
Tonight
Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind west 50 km/h gusting to 70 becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 before morning. Low 7.
Fri
Clearing in the morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light in the morning. High 10.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 4.
Sat
A mix of sun and cloud. High 9.
Night
Cloudy periods with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 8.
Sun
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 13.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 9.
Mon
A mix of sun and cloud. High 14.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 9.
Tue
Cloudy. High 15.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 10.
Wed
A mix of sun and cloud. High 15.
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