Bluewater Power truck. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)Bluewater Power truck. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)
Sarnia

Strong Winds Race Across The Region

Strong southwesterly winds were buffeting southwestern Ontario as forecast Thursday.

A special weather statement includes Sarnia-Lambton.

A gust of 63 km/h was recorded at Chris Hadfield Airport during the 10 o'clock hour.

At Windsor airport a gust of 85 km/h was reported at 9am.

Environment Canada's wind warning criteria is 90 km/h.

The cold front is racing east across the region.

It will remain windy through Friday before dissipating for the weekend.

Power Out

Bluewater Power crews made repairs Thursday morning to a transformer in the Wellington St. area.

The utility says a small number of customers between Lansdowne Ave. and Lorne Cres. were without power for a couple of hours.

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