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Special weather statement issued ahead of gusty conditions for London, southern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of southern Ontario, including London, ahead of a windy system set to hit the region.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of southern Ontario, including London, ahead of a windy system set to hit the region. Mike Powell/Getty Images

Southern Ontario experienced a gusty Wednesday.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Wednesday morning for London, Parkhill, Strathroy, Komoka and Middlesex County as well as much of the rest of the region.

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At the time, forecasters said a cold front pushing through the southern part of the province would usher in strong westerly winds. Widespread gusts to 70 km/h were expected to batter the area with the possibility of gusts of up to 80 km/h.

The special weather statement was lifted shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday.

For the latest information on weather alerts for the southern Ontario, click here.

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