Occurred Nov 6, 2026, 6:54:07 PM UTC

First published Nov 7, 2026, 12:46:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 12:53:15 AM UTC

Strong winds

Wind - Flagstaff Co. near Lougheed and Hardisty

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts

A yellow warning reports strong west winds with gusts to 90 km/h expected overnight in parts of Alberta; isolated gusts may reach 100 km/h. Possible effects include local utility outages and damage to roofs, fences, branches, or soft shelters.

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Affected location: Flagstaff County near Killam and Sedgewick, Alberta

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The warning identifies potential wind damage, utility outages, and difficulty for high-sided vehicles across the affected areas.

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Nov 6, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
A wind warning reports damaging west winds expected overnight, with gusts to 90 km/h and isolated gusts possibly reaching 100 km/h. The winds are forecast to progress through parts of Alberta and ease from northwest to southeast late morning to early afternoon.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Nov 6, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
A yellow warning reports strong west winds with gusts to 90 km/h expected overnight in parts of Alberta; isolated gusts may reach 100 km/h. Possible effects include local utility outages and damage to roofs, fences, branches, or soft shelters.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts

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