Special Weather Statement

Friday, 20 March 2020 06:20

We could be in for some power outages across the region as winds are expected to pick up to 90km/hr, Combined with a risk of thunderstorms.

BRANT / OXFORD - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Brant County and Oxford County.

A strong cold front will sweep across the region this morning into early this afternoon preceded by a band of scattered showers or thunderstorms.

Scattered wind gusts near or in excess of 90 km/hr will be possible as the band moves through.

Where these strong winds develop, local power outages will likely occur.

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