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90km/h wind gusts expected Thursday in Niagara region

Power outages, wind damage possible, warns Environment Canada
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
    •    Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region
    •    St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region

Strong winds expected Thursday.

Strong southwesterly winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are expected to develop Thursday morning or early afternoon. The highest winds are expected along the shores of Lake Huron, where gusts to 90 km/h are likely. Winds will slowly ease Thursday night.

Local power outages are possible.

Wind warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.

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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