The Hanna, Coronation and Oyen areas can expect winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour today. Environment Canada has issued a high wind alert for the region. Along with these gusts, Environment Canada says the area can expect a considerable amount of rain. The high winds are expected this morning and will carry on into the afternoon. The Drumheller region can also expect high wind gusts of up to 80 km/h with rain. Strong winds are expected across central and southern Alberta today resulting from a low pressure system.
Wind warning in effect for:
- Co. of Paintearth near Brownfield
- Co. of Paintearth near Castor and Fleet
- Co. of Paintearth near Coronation and Throne
- M.D. of Acadia including Acadia Valley
- M.D. of Provost near Bodo
- S.A. 2 near Cessford Wardlow and Pollockville
- S.A. 2 near Hanna and Richdale
- S.A. 2 near Spondin and Scapa
- S.A. 2 near Sunnynook
- S.A. 3 near Big Stone Cappon and Gold Spur
- S.A. 3 near Oyen and Cereal
- S.A. 3 near Sedalia and New Brigden
- S.A. 3 near Sibbald and Esther
- S.A. 3 near Youngstown
- S.A. 4 near Hemaruka Wiste and Monitor Creek
- S.A. 4 near Kirriemuir and Compeer
- S.A. 4 near Veteran and Consort
Environment Canada issues wind warnings when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Gusty winds can damage soft shelters, tents and awnings at outdoor events. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
