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Winds are expected to taper off this evening and overnight. (Photo by Shelby Zammit)
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A wind warning has been issued for a portion of southwestern Saskatchewan on Wednesday.

Environment and Climate Change Canada sent out the warning at 11:09 a.m. with gusts locally ranging from 70-90 km/hr.

The region under the warning spans from north of Kyle, south to just north of Cadillac, east from Ernfold, and west to Gull Lake.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the strong winds, localized to this area, are caused by a southerly flow over the southwest.

Swift Current registered a gust of 93 km'hr during the 11:00 a.m. hour this morning.

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Map courtesy of Environment and Climate Change Canada

Map courtesy of Environment and Climate Change Canada

A video of the windy conditions was sent in from the Swift Current area From Shaun L

 

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