Nighttime Winds Cut Power and Cut Trees in Southern Alberta | The Canadian News

A wind advisory remains in effect for most of southern Alberta even as residents observe overnight wind storm damage.

Environment and Climate Change Canada It said damaging westerly winds were expected near 140 km / h in the foothills and to decrease to around 100 km / h as they headed east.

“Winds will begin to weaken tonight, but will remain gusty through Thursday,” the federal meteorological office wrote Wednesday morning.

After strong winds Tuesday night, downed trees and power outages were reported in Bragg Creek.

“At about 7 o’clock this morning I went out and took a look,” Bragg Creek resident Brian Hodgkins told Global News. “There were trees downed through vehicles. There is a house with a tree on it. At the end of my path, there are electrical cables. “

Hodgkins said the wind was still blowing in the area, “but not as crazy as last night.”

Fortis alberta reported multiple power outages impacting communities immediately west of Calgary beginning Tuesday night and restoration efforts continue through Wednesday.

Fortis was also responding to wind-related outages at Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek, Cardston, and Magrath.

Overturned semi-trailers were seen on Highway 2 near Claresholm and Stavely, and at least one structure was damaged in the same area.