Wind warning in effect for Waterloo Region

Posted Nov 6, 2015 07:06:51 AM.

Last Updated Nov 6, 2015 10:36:20 AM.

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Environment Canada issued a wind warning for most of southwestern Ontario today, including here in Waterloo Region.

The statement warned of sudden strong wind gusts and a sharp cold front this morning.

Wind gusts were expected to be near 100 km/h in some areas. The warning ended around 10:30 this morning.

The national weather agency had issued a special weather statement earlier in the morning for heavy showers, which ended around 9:30 am.

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