First published Oct 22, 2026, 10:28:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 10:42:16 PM UTC

Strong winds

Wind warning for Cypress County near CFB Suffield, Alberta

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A wind warning reports damaging northwesterly gusts up to 90 km/h developing Friday morning and diminishing Friday afternoon. The source also notes possible utility outages and difficult driving conditions.

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Affected location: Cypress County near Dunmore and Woolchester

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Oct 22, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
Environment Canada warned that northwesterly gusts up to 90 km/h were expected Friday morning and to ease Friday afternoon. The alert noted difficult driving conditions and possible local utility outages.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 22, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
Damaging northwesterly winds gusting up to 90 km/h are forecast Friday morning in Cypress County near Bowell and Redcliff, diminishing Friday afternoon. Difficult driving conditions and possible local utility outages are noted.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Oct 22, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
A wind warning reports damaging northwesterly gusts up to 90 km/h developing Friday morning and diminishing Friday afternoon. The source also notes possible utility outages and difficult driving conditions.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts

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