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By David Opinko

150 km/hr winds recorded near Nanton

Oct 25, 2019 | 5:33 PM

NANTON, AB – Nanton RCMP are advising of an “extreme driving hazard” in and around the community.

On Highways 2 and 22, wind speeds of approximately 150 km per hour have been recorded.

“Please proceed with caution, traffic may be slow-moving at these locations,” reads an advisory from Nanton RCMP.

Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for several communities in southwestern Alberta.

Wind gusts up to 100 km/hour are expected in these areas on Friday.

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Some of the affected communities include High River, Okotoks, Claresholm, Nanton, Cardston, Magrath, Fort Macleod, Granum, Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, and Waterton Lakes National Park.

As a result of the high winds, fire advisories have been issued in the Town and MD of Pincher Creek and in the County of Forty Mile. More details here.