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Damaging winds up to 90 km/h expected near Scandia and Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, Alberta

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts

A yellow-level warning reports damaging northwesterly gusts up to 90 km/h on Friday morning, easing by afternoon. Difficult driving and possible local utility outages are noted.

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  • Affected location: County of Newell near Scandia and Kinbrook Island Provincial Park
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The warning identifies difficult driving conditions and possible utility outages in the affected area.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
5/10

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