Yellow Wind Warning Issued for M.D. of Willow Creek Near Claresholm and Stavely
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ECCC issued it on April 5, 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 yellow wind warning for the M.D. of Willow Creek, with westerly gusts up to 100 km/h expected to create difficult driving conditions on Friday.
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- Record type
- Wind Warning
- Affected area
- M.D. of Willow Creek, Alberta
- Issued
- April 5, 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 parts of Alberta. The alert was issued early Friday morning as strong westerly winds are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the M.D. of Willow Creek, including areas near Claresholm and Stavely.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area should be prepared for difficult driving conditions. High-sided vehicles are particularly vulnerable and may be pushed around by the strong gusts. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts.
To report severe weather, you can:
- Email: ABstorm@ec.gc.ca
- Call: 1-800-239-0484
- Post on X: Use the hashtag #ABStorm
Expected Conditions
The primary hazard consists of westerly winds with gusts reaching up to 100 km/h. These conditions are possible throughout Friday.
Timeline
The alert became effective at 5:21 AM on March 20, 2026. It is currently scheduled to expire at 9:21 PM (21:21) on the same day.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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