Weather Alert Now in Effect for Halton

Published April 3, 2019 at 3:12 pm

If you plan on spending some time outside today, you might want to take precautions, as strong winds are in the forecast.

If you plan on spending some time outside today, you might want to take precautions, as strong winds are in the forecast.

A special weather statement is currently in effect for Halton and Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills).

Environment Canada says the passage of a cold front is ushering in strong westerly winds this morning. Widespread wind gusts to 70 km/h are expected with isolated wind gusts to 80 km/h.

The wind will begin to ease later this afternoon.

Isolated power outages may be possible.

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