WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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4:57 p.m. update:
Wind warning in effect for:
- Niagara Falls - Welland - southern Niagara Region
- St. Catharines - Grimsby - northern Niagara Region
Strong winds are expected Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening.
Hazards:
Strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 90 km/h.
Timing:
Late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening.
Discussion:
Strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 90 km/h are forecast to develop Saturday afternoon. These winds are expected to continue into Saturday 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.
6:18 a.m. information:
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Niagara Falls - Welland - southern Niagara Region
- St. Catharines - Grimsby - northern Niagara Region
Freezing rain and strong winds possible Saturday.
The active weather pattern of late continues this weekend, with the arrival of another storm system. Precipitation will likely begin as a period of freezing rain or a brief period of snow followed by a rapid transition to a period of freezing rain. The freezing rain may last for a few hours before changing over to showers or rain Saturday afternoon. A few millimetres of ice accretion are possible, especially over the higher terrain of the Dundalk Highlands.
In addition to the potential for freezing rain, strong winds gusting up to 70 or 80 km/h are also expected Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. The combination of strong winds and any ice build up may lead to local power outages.
There remains uncertainty as to the exact location and timing of any freezing rain and the duration and location of the strongest winds. People are advised to monitor future forecasts for additional details.
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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