Taking a look at the weather forecast for the Niagara Region, a wind warning has been issued and is in effect for: Niagara Falls – Welland – Southern Niagara Region – St. Catharines – Grimsby – and the Northern Niagara Region as follows:

 

Strong southwesterly wind gusts are expected this evening and overnight.

Southwesterly wind gusts near 90 km/h are expected to develop this evening and persist into the overnight hours before weakening slightly. Westerly wind gusts of 70 or 80 km/h are then expected into Friday morning.

Winds will continue to ease through the day Friday.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.  NOw a look at the more detailed forecast:

Today, drizzle changing to rain at times heavy this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60 late this afternoon. High 17. UV index 1 or low.  Tonight, rain ending late this evening then mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60 becoming west 60 gusting to 90 this evening. Low plus 2.

 

Fri, 1 Nov

A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries early in the morning. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 70. High plus 5. UV index 3 or moderate.

Night

Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4.

Sat, 2 Nov

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 7.

Night

Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 2.

Sun, 3 Nov

A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 8.

Night

Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 5.

Mon, 4 Nov

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 10.

Night

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 6.

Tue, 5 Nov

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 8.

Night

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4.

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