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80 km/h wind gusts possible today

Strong winds are expected to begin this morning and continue throughout the day before tapering off this evening
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:

  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
  • Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
  • Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago

Very strong winds today.

Very strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 70 or 80 km/h are forecast to develop this morning. These strong winds will continue through the day before weakening this evening.

The strongest wind gusts are expected near the Niagara escarpment as well as along the shoreline of Lake Ontario.

Some damage to tree branches may occur as well as some local power outages.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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