Environment Canada issues a weather statement for Toronto and warns of strong wind – Toronto

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto, warning of “strong winds” expected to hit the area on Saturday.

The StatementThe alert was issued shortly after 7:01 a.m. and stated that strong winds gusting between 70-80 kilometres per hour were possible.

According to the agency, some areas could experience reduced visibility due to blowing snow.

Environment Canada said the strong winds would weaken “rapidly” by Saturday evening.

33:08Global News at 5:30 Toronto: February 17, 20,22

According to the statement, and Alberta Clipper will bring “strong winds to southern Ontario today.”

The agency warned that loose objects “may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.”