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Strong wind gusts expected this afternoon

Wind gusts up to 80 km/h will be possible
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
  • Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago

Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h expected today.

A strengthening low pressure system is forecast to track across northeastern Ontario today with winds strengthening throughout the day. The highest winds are expected to be ushered in with the passage of a cold front late this afternoon, where southwest winds gusting up to 80 km/h are forecast. Winds will ease by Monday morning.

Local power outages are possible. Strong winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

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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