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Strong winds were also creating havoc in the Niagara area with roofs being ripped off buildings, trees uprooted and power knocked out to hundreds. Police also shut down the Garden City Skyway in St.Catharines because of the winds
Environment Canada had issued a warning about strong winds that could cause damage in Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines, and Grimsby. Power outages were reported across the region including Welland where over 600 homes were effected.
People were being urged to use extra caution if they were going outside in case of flying debris like tree branches and to stay away from streams, creeks and shorelines.