100 km/h winds possible through Edmonton area on Friday

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a wind warning for the Edmonton metro area.

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The agency says a low pressure system moving through the province Friday morning will bring gusty winds, strengthening into the early afternoon.

Wind gusts above 90 km/h and even 100 km/h are possible.

#Nanton RCMP advise there is an extreme driving hazard. Hwy 22 and Hwy 2 are experiencing extremely high winds, approx. 150 km/h. Please drive carefully.

— RCMP Alberta (@RCMPAlberta) October 25, 2019

Winds will ease into the evening as the system moves into Saskatchewan.