Occurred Oct 17, 2026, 8:08:48 PM UTC

First published Oct 18, 2026, 12:15:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 12:15:15 AM UTC

Damaging wind warning for R.M. of Frenchman Butte, including St. Walburg

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Environment Canada’s warning reports severe wind gusts of 90–100 km/h in the affected area, with the threat expected to end this evening. Local utility outages and damage to roofs, fences, branches, or soft shelters are possible.

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Affected location: R.M. of Frenchman Butte, including St. Walburg

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The warning advises securing loose objects while damaging winds are expected.

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