Strong winds are expected to reach 90 km/h throughout the day, before calming down on Wednesday evening and overnight
While it may feel like a typical fall day in Edmonton, you may want to bundle up if you have to head out. No, there isn’t white fluffy stuff in the forecast yet — but on Wednesday morning, Environment Canada issued a wind warning with gusts expected to reach 90 km/h throughout the day.
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“Strong winds will develop today, with westerly winds gusts developing near noon in Slave Lake and Swan Hills areas. These winds will progress to the southeast and reach the Lloyminster area by early evening,” said Environment Canada in a statement.
High-sided vehicles could be at risk of being pushed around by the wind. Environment Canada suggests adapting your driving to changing conditions, and being prepared for possible disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.
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The winds are expected to calm down in the evening hours.
As of 9 a.m. on Wednesday, it’s 6 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 8 km/h winds out of the west and southwest.
Wednesday’s high is expected to reach 12 C with a 30 per cent chance of showers. A few clouds will remain overnight with a low of 0 C.
While we’ve experienced cooler temperatures in recent days, this weekend will feel more like spring in October, with highs of 19 C on Friday and 17 C on Saturday, before dropping down to 9 C to start next week.
Wednesday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning then northwest 60 km/h gusting to 90 this afternoon. High 12 C. UV index 2 or low.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Wind northwest 60 km/h gusting to 90, diminishing to 40 gusting to 60, then to 20 late this evening. Low 0 C.
Thursday: Sunny. High 12 C. UV index 2 or low.
Sunrise: 7:59 a.m.
Sunset: 4:40 p.m.
Max: 11 C
Min: 0 C
High: 12.9 C
Low: 2.9 C
Precipitation: 0 mm
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