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Wind warning issued for much of southern Ontario with ‘strong cold front’ moving through Saturday

A dog walker fights the wind along with blowing sandy conditions on Woodbine Beach in Toronto on Monday, February 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Much of southern Ontario is under a wind warning with strong gusts expected on Saturday.

Environment Canada had first issued a special weather statement for all of southern Ontario, but it was replaced with a warning for most areas with gusts now expected to reach 90 km/h.

The weather agency said strong winds can be expected Saturday morning into the afternoon “in the wake of a strong cold front.”

Winds will ease from west to east into the evening hours.

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Power outages and some damage may occur, Environment Canada said.

Some areas further north, including Ottawa, remain under a special weather statement with gusts there not expected to be quite as strong, but still up to 80 km/h following the passage of the cold front.

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Areas shaded in red are under a wind warning, while areas shaded in grey remain under a special weather statement.
Areas shaded in red are under a wind warning, while areas shaded in grey remain under a special weather statement. Environment Canada
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