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:

• Clearwater Co. near Chungo Creek
• Clearwater Co. near Nordegg and Big Horn Res.
• Clearwater Co. near Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
• Foothills Co. near Cayley
• Foothills Co. near Diamond Valley
• Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde
• Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
• Foothills Co. near Okotoks and De Winton
• Foothills Co. near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park
• Kananaskis Improvement District near Highwood House
• Kananaskis Improvement District near Kananaskis Village
• M.D. of Bighorn near Canmore Exshaw and Ghost Lake
• M.D. of Bighorn near Ghost River Wilderness
• M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely
• M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland
• Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T'ina Res.
• Yellowhead Co. near Cadomin and Robb