Wind Warning (Yellow Level) Updated

(Locations listed below description)

Impact level: Moderate Forecast confidence: High

Strong winds with gusts up to 90 km/h are likely today.

Wind gusts of 90 km/h were reported at a number of sites last night, including areas near the Trans-Canada Highway near Exshaw, Nordegg, and Hinton. Strong winds will continue to affect wind prone areas today.

Winds will weaken slightly this afternoon.

Driving conditions will likely be difficult. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. There is a risk of injury due to flying or falling debris.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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UPDATED:

• M.D. of Greenview near Grande Cache Botten and Amundson
• M.D. of Greenview near Kakwa Wildland Prov. Park and Nose Lake
• Willmore Wilderness Park
• Yellowhead Co. near Big Berland and the Wildhay River
• Yellowhead Co. near Hinton and Obed Lake Prov. Park
• Yellowhead Co. near William A. Switzer Prov. Park