A wind warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Cochrane and several areas in the province. Winds between 90 and 100 km/h are expected throughout the afternoon and are expected to taper off this evening. 

The affected areas include:

  • Rocky View County near Cochrane 
  • Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield 
  • Rocky View County near Bottrel and Madden 
  • Mountain View County near Carstairs and Stirlingville
  • Mountain View County near Cremona and Water Valley
  • Mountain View County near Olds and Didsbury
  • and Mountain View County near Sundre

Damage to buildings, and things like roof shingles and windows, may occur and loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

Environment Canada says wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.