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UPDATE: Grande Prairie wind warning ended

UPDATE #2: The wind warning for the Peace Country has ended. Environment Canada says wind speeds are no longer expected to meet warning criteria.

In the City of Grande Prairie, wind gusts of up to 50 kilometres per hour could be felt Wednesday evening.

UPDATE: The wind warning has been extended to include Peace River, Fairview, High Prairie, and Manning. The wind warning is continued for Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, and Valleyview.

A wind warning has been issued for the Grande Prairie region, including the towns of Valleyview and Beaverlodge. Environment Canada says strong winds could produce gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour late Wednesday morning before weakening late this afternoon.

Environment Canada adds winds that strong could cause damage to buildings, such as roof shingles and windows. High winds can also toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

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