Special Weather Statement for Niagara with strong winds expected tomorrow as cold front moves in

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Niagara with strong winds in the forecast for tomorrow.
Environment Canada says strong westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h are expected early Thursday morning as a cold front moves through the region.
Wind gusts for the remainder of the day are expected to be near 60 km/h in westerly or southwesterly winds.
Winds are expected to ease slowly through Thursday evening.
Strong winds combined with saturated ground conditions may make it easier for damage to trees to occur.
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