Wind Gusts Up to 80km – Drivers Cautioned

7:04 AM EST Friday 06 November 2015

Special weather statement in effect for:

Goderich – Bluewater – Southern Huron County

Listowel – Milverton – Northern Perth County

Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County

Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Sudden strong wind gusts and heavy showers with a sharp cold front this morning.

A cold front over Lower Michigan will reach the border in the Windsor to Sarnia areas near 8 AM and then race eastward to reach a line from Barrie south through Toronto to Niagara by noon.

Wind gusts near 80 km/h may accompany a line of heavy showers as this sharp cold front blasts through this morning.

These winds may be strong enough to cause minor tree damage especially in areas where trees remain in partial leaf. Motorists should be prepared for sudden strong and gusty winds resulting in difficult driving conditions.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weather.gc.ca.

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