Viking, Alberta, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong northwest winds with gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are occurring.

Winds gusting over 90 km/h have been recorded over much of central and eastern Alberta, and will continue through the afternoon. 

Areas of reduced visibility have also been reported in blowing dust in the vicinity of Red Deer, Drumheller, and Brooks. If you encounter low visibility in dust while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights, and prepare to stop. 

Winds will gradually weaken this evening.

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Local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.