A wind warning was issued Saturday for communities throughout southwestern Alberta, including Calgary, Okotoks, Chestermere and Cochrane. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) posted the yellow warning at 4:25 a.m., advising that, “Damaging winds are expected. Strong westerly winds will gust to 90 km/h starting late this morning and ending by the evening. “Local utility outages are possible. Driving conditions will likely be difficult. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind,” the ECCC posted. “Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.” Wind warnings were issued for the County of Newell, Foothills County including Okotoks, Kneehill County, the M.D. of Taber, the M.D. of Willow Creek, Mountain View County, Rocky View County, S.A. 2, Siksika First Nation, Starland County, the Town of Drumheller, Vulcan County and Wheatland County.
