Officials are advising residents to secure outdoor items and prepare for possible property damage and hazardous driving conditions
WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2025-04-29 3:22PM EDT by Environment Canada:
Wind warning issued for:
Niagara, Ont.
Hamilton, Ont.
Current details:
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.
Very strong southwest winds gusting to near 90 km/h are expected this afternoon.
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong cross winds.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
More details on the alert are available here.
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