According to Environment Canada, wind gusts as high as 100 km/h are likely to develop in Kingston around noon on Wednesday. The environmental agency says that the forceful winds are due to a sharp arctic cold front that will blast across the region, leaving an extremely strong southwest wind in its wake.
According to the Loyalist Township Twitter account, the Amherst Island Ferry is out of commission due to the extreme winds.
- Cervical cancer death risk drops near zero for young women after HPV shot
- Flood warnings for Toronto lift after more than 70 mm of rain falls in some areas
- Officials urge Calgarians to play it safe on the water this summer
- Cleanup underway after ‘nasty’ Alberta storm topples trees, damages roofs and buildings
Environment Canada warns of possible power outages and damage to buildings from debris and tree limbs. They are warning people to be aware of loose objects that may be easily tossed by the wind and to adjust their driving patterns due to the extreme force of the wind.
Environment Canada says winds will start to diminish slowly in the evening.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.