WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
*************************
Special Weather Statement in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
- Burlington - Oakville
- Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
- Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
- Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County
Strong southwesterly winds today.
Hazards: Southwesterly winds gusting up to 70 or 80 km/h. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Power outages are possible.
Timing: This morning through this evening.
Discussion: Southwesterly winds gusting up to 70 or 80 km/h will develop this morning and continue into this evening. Winds will gradually decrease through tonight. In addition, a strong cold front will move through the region tonight. This front may be associated with bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow giving significantly reduced visibility along with a sharp temperature drop.
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.
*************************
