Active AlertsPrescott, ON

Strong winds expected today into tonight.

What:
Strong northwesterly and southwesterly wind gusts up 70 km/h.

When:
Beginning later this morning and easing tonight.

Additional information.
Southwesterly winds are expected to develop this morning with the passage of a strong cold front. The winds will become northwesterly through the afternoon. The winds will ease tonight.

Significant ice build-up from freezing rain is expected to lead to more impacts from these winds. Utility outages are possible. Property and tree damage is also possible.

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