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

First published Nov 7, 2026, 1:09:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 2:12:15 AM UTC

Strong winds

Wind - Lac Ste. Anne Co. near Cherhill and Glenevis

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A warning forecasts strong west winds developing overnight, with gusts to 90 km/h and isolated gusts possibly reaching 100 km/h. The winds are expected to move through the Grande Prairie, Edmonton and Lloydminster areas; local utility outages and some damage are possible.

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Affected location: Leduc County near Leduc, Beaumont and Kavanagh

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The forecast calls for strong gusts overnight that could affect vehicles, utilities and structures in the named areas.

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Nov 6, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
A yellow wind warning reports strong west winds with gusts to 90 km/h, with isolated gusts possibly reaching 100 km/h. Winds are expected to reach several Alberta areas overnight, and local utility outages are possible.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Nov 6, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
A yellow warning reports damaging west winds expected overnight, with gusts to 90 km/h and isolated gusts possibly reaching 100 km/h. The source says the winds will progress southeast across Alberta and ease late morning to early afternoon.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Nov 6, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
A wind warning reports strong west winds with gusts to 90 km/h developing overnight in Alberta, with some isolated gusts possibly reaching 100 km/h. Winds are expected to progress through the Grande Prairie, Edmonton and Lloydminster areas; local utility outages are possible.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Nov 6, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
Damaging west winds are expected overnight, with gusts to 90 km/h and isolated gusts possibly reaching 100 km/h. Winds are expected to ease from northwest to southeast late morning to early afternoon.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Nov 6, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
A warning forecasts strong west winds developing overnight, with gusts to 90 km/h and isolated gusts possibly reaching 100 km/h. The winds are expected to move through the Grande Prairie, Edmonton and Lloydminster areas; local utility outages and some damage are possible.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts

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