Strong winds prompt special weather statements in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara

A special weather statement has been issued for most of Southern Ontario with strong winds expected to sweep through the region on Thursday.

Environment Canada says strong southwesterly winds gusting between 70 and 90 km/h will hit Hamilton, Halton Region, Niagara Region, Dunnville, Caledonia, and Haldimand.

In a statement on its public alert website, the weather agency said a Colorado Low moving through Ontario will bring strong winds throughout most of northeastern and southern Ontario.

Residents are being warned that high winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may also occur.

Warm But Very Windy! Mainly cloudy skies with chance of afternoon showers. Windy and warm high of 14. Tonight partly cloudy and low -1. Tomorrow back to sunny skies but cooler high of 3. Saturday periods of snow. High 0. Full weather details on CHCH Morning Live. @morninglive. pic.twitter.com/pdNGDNNqEr

— brianwoodchch (@BrianWCHCH) December 16, 2021