First published Oct 22, 2026, 10:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 5:30:15 AM UTC

Strong winds

Wind - Co. of Newell near Tilley and Rolling Hills

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A wind warning covers the County of Newell near Brooks, Rosemary and Duchess. Winds gusting up to 90 km/h are forecast Friday morning, with difficult driving conditions and possible local utility outages.

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Affected location: County of Newell near Brooks, Rosemary and Duchess

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The warning advises securing loose objects and monitoring alerts as strong winds approach.

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Oct 23, 2026, 5:06 AM UTC
A warning says northwesterly wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected near Bassano in the County of Newell on Friday morning, diminishing that afternoon. Difficult driving conditions and possible local utility outages are reported.
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Oct 23, 2026, 5:06 AM UTC
A wind warning covers the County of Newell near Brooks, Rosemary and Duchess. Winds gusting up to 90 km/h are forecast Friday morning, with difficult driving conditions and possible local utility outages.
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