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Strong winds expected to blow through the region today

Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are forecast to develop this afternoon
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WEATHER ALERTS
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
    •    Timmins - Cochrane - Iroquois Falls
    •    Kirkland Lake - Englehart

Damaging wind gusts are expected this afternoon.

Strong southwesterly winds with gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are forecast to develop this afternoon and become west to northwest with gusts near 70 km/h this evening. The strongest wind gusts are expected from this afternoon into early this evening. These strong winds are the result of a cold front that will move through the area late in the afternoon or early in the evening.

Wind warnings may be required.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

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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Wind warning in effect for:
    •    New Liskeard - Temagami

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Strong southwesterly winds gusting to 90 km/h are expected this afternoon. These strong winds are associated with a cold front that will track over the area late this afternoon.

Slightly weaker northwest winds gusting to 60 or 70 km/h are also expected early this evening after the cold front passes. Winds will then diminish overnight.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

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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