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Wind warning issued for Waterloo region, Guelph area

A wind warning is effect. Global News

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Waterloo Region and the Guelph area which warns of high winds.

The statement was issued at around 11 a.m. and says that a cold front is passing through the area which will bring “strong westerly winds.”

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The agency says to expect wind gusts up to 70 km/h with the potential to reach as high as 80 km/h.

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The winds could have the potential to cause power outages.

They are forecasted to ease later this afternoon.

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