CALGARY A wind warning was issued by Environment Canada for southern Alberta late Wednesday morning. Strong winds gusting up to 120 km/h are expected to develop overnight, and persist throughout the day Thursday. The warning was issued for the following communities: ● M.D. of Pincher Creek near Beauvais Lake Prov. Park ● M.D. of Pincher Creek near Cowley Burmis and Maycroft ● M.D. of Pincher Creek near Pincher Creek and Twin Butte ● M.D. of Ranchland ● Piikani First Nation ● Waterton Lakes National Park and the Blood Reserve Winds at that velocity can cause damage to buildings, including roof shingles and windows. Loose objects tossed by the wind may cause damage or injuries.
CALGARY Hold on to your hats in southern Alberta on Thursday as gusts of up to 120 km/h are expected in some parts. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of the southwest corner of the province, from the Hinton and Jasper areas south to Banff and Kananaskis Country and the Crowsnest Pass. These strong winds will persist through the day on today before easing later this evening, it reads. Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Hinton-Grand Cache