Yellow Warning - Wind

Damaging winds are expected.

Where: Haines Junction

What: Possible wind gusts up to 90 km/h.

When: This afternoon through evening.

Remarks: A strong upper front is expected to cross the region today. Very strong winds aloft have the potential to reach the surface as the front moves through Haines Junction.

Winds will be variable, with gusts up to 90 km/h possible at times. The threat of strong winds is expected to diminish later evening.

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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #YTStorm.