Environment Canada issues wind warning for Hamilton and Niagara — winds up to 100 km/h expected

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Hamilton and the Niagara Region.

The warning was sent out early Monday morning for Hamilton and Sunday during the day for Niagara. It says strong winds are coming in from the southwest gusting up to 100 km/h. The weather agency says the windy weather will last until Monday evening then weaken overnight.

Environment Canada also says "a strong cold front will move through the region tonight" and bring "bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow" resulting in "significantly reduced visibility along with a sharp temperature drop."

The weather agency says the wind may cause damage to buildings, "such as to roof shingles and windows" and high winds "may result in power outages and fallen tree branches."

It's expected to be a windy day in Burlington and Brantford as well. The weather agency has issued a special weather statement for those cities. The winds there aren't expected to be quite as strong as in Hamilton and the Niagara region, instead gusting up to 80 km/h while also expected to continue into the evening and "gradually decrease through tonight."

A cold front is also expected in the area which could cause sudden drops in temperature, with intense snow and blowing snow at times, causing limited visibility.