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

First published Oct 18, 2026, 12:33:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 12:33:15 AM UTC

Wind - R.M. of Mervin including Turtleford Mervin and Spruce Lake

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A wind warning was issued for the R.M. of Mervin area, with gusts of 90–100 km/h expected late that afternoon. The threat was expected to end that evening, though strong winds could continue into Sunday.

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Affected location: R.M. of Mervin, Turtleford and Spruce Lake

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The warning says wind could damage roofs, fences, branches, or soft shelters, and local utility outages are possible.

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