A windy Sunday is in the offing for residents of Thorold and communities across Niagara Region, warns Environment Canada.
Wind gusts of up to 80 km/h are possible throughout the day, which could pose a problem for drivers of some vehicles.
A special weather statement issued this morning by Environment Canada follows:
Statements
4:55 AM EST Sunday 05 February 2023
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region
- St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region
Strong winds expected today.
Hazard:
Strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h.
Timing:
Beginning late this morning and ending this evening.
Discussion:
Strong southwest winds are expected to develop late this morning.
High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong cross winds.
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.
