By CHAT News Today

Environment Canada issues wind warning for Medicine Hat

Jan 29, 2018 | 3:02 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Medicine Hat and the surrounding area.

The warning was issued at 3:26 p.m. According to a news release, a low pressure centre is forecast to develop in central Alberta later on Monday, bringing strong winds to southern Alberta.

The winds are expected to develop along the southern foothills then spread eastwards, with wind gusts near the foothills being forecast near 120 km/h.

Farther east, gusts are expected to reach 100 km/h. The winds are expected to diminish by Tuesday morning.

Damage to buildings, such as roof shingles and windows, may occur, and loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause damage or injury. Motorists are advised to adjust their driving conditions to the changing conditions.

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Areas impacted by the warning are below.

-City of Medicine Hat

-Co. of Forty Mile near Bow Island and Whitla

-Co. of Newell near Patricia

-Co. of Newell near Tilley and Rolling Hills

-Cypress Co. near Bowell and Redcliff

-Cypress Co. near Bowmanton Schuler and Hilda

-Cypress Co. near CFB Suffield

-Cypress Co. near Dunmore and Woolchester

-Cypress Co. near Irvine and Walsh

-Cypress Co. near McNeill and Sandy Point District Park

-Cypress Co. near Seven Persons

-Cypress Co. near Suffield and Hwy 879

-Cypress Co. near Tide Lake

-S.A. 2 near Bindloss Empress and Social Plains

-S.A. 2 near Buffalo and Cavendish

-S.A. 2 near Iddesleigh and Dinosaur Prov. Park

-S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee