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Strong wind warning remains in effect

Winds are expected to ease tonight, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Wind warning in effect for:

  • Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region

Strong winds Wednesday into Wednesday night.

This wind warning replaces the special weather statement previously in effect.

Westerly winds gusting 90 km/h are expected late this morning into this evening in the wake of strong cold front.

Winds are expected to ease from west to east tonight.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. 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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Special weather statement in effect for:

  • St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region

Strong winds today into tonight.

Westerly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h are expected later this morning into this evening in the wake of strong cold front.

The strongest winds are expected near the eastern shores of the Great Lakes where wind gusts up to 90 km/h may occur.

Winds are expected to ease from west to east later tonight.

Strong winds may toss loose objects and cause tree branches to break. Isolated 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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