Wind Warning Issued for M.D. of Willow Creek Near Claresholm and Stavely
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ECCC issued it on April 4, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the M.D. of Willow Creek, with westerly gusts reaching up to 115 km/h expected to persist through tonight.
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- Record type
- Wind Warning
- Affected area
- M.D. of Willow Creek, Alberta
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in M.D. of Willow Creek, Alberta.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the M.D. of Willow Creek region. The alert is in effect immediately as strong winds that may cause damage continue to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Municipal District of Willow Creek, including the areas near Claresholm and Stavely.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that driving conditions will likely be difficult. High-sided vehicles are at risk of being pushed around by the wind. The public should continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Severe weather can be reported via email at ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, by phone at 1-800-239-0484, or on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.
Expected Conditions
Westerly winds are gusting up to or above 100 km/h in several locations. The strongest winds, with gusts reaching up to 115 km/h, are expected early this morning. These strong winds have the potential to cause damage.
Timeline
The warning was issued on the morning of March 19, 2026. The hazardous wind conditions are expected to continue until tonight, with the alert currently set to expire at 12:33 AM on March 20, 2026.
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