As of early Saturday afternoon, windows were rattling downtown and the whistling of the wind was rock-concert loud.
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Just after 1 p.m., Environment Canada issued a yellow wind warning for Edmonton, Sherwood Park and St. Albert, warning that gusts could reach up too 100 km/h. A line of thunderstorms and showers has developed west of the city and is tracking east along the Yellowhead corridor.
Environment Canada warns that damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters are all possible. Secure things such as patio furniture or any loose yard items that could be susceptible to high wind.
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Driving conditions are expected to be difficult, especially on open stretches of road and for those driving high-sided vehicles.
As of 1:50 p.m. Epcor reported six different power outages in the city. Residents in Glenora have confirmed the power is out there. Epcor has also shown power outages in Laurier, Crestwood, the Hamptons, Secord, Rosenthal and in Boyle-McCauley.
A pro-separatist rally is scheduled for the Legislature at 3 p.m. as the windstorm conditions continue.
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