Tie those patio chairs down.
A special weather statement is in effect warning of chilly and strong northwesterly winds today across the Niagara Region.
Environment Canada says gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are expected by late this morning or this afternoon.
Strong winds will continue into the evening before gradually easing.
The weather office warns the strong winds will toss loose objects and may cause some tree branches to break.
Isolated power outages are also possible.
Man Wanted on Child Porn Charge
Police searched a Welland home yesterday
NIagara Health Advises on Cold and Flu
A doctor says there are steps to take, as we enter the season for increased cases
Upper Canada Long-Term Care Closes
Niagara Region says, after over 36-years, this follows the opening of a home in Fort Erie
School Bus Driver Charged with Sexual Assault
Police say this case goes back to 1996
NRP Recover Over $300,000 in Stolen Property
A man and woman from Lincoln are charged with many offences, after businesses were robbed
NRP Juggling Budget for Domestic Violence
Police services board expressed frustration at budget cuts requested by region, asked chief and staff to move money around
Cell Phone Users Busted at RIDE Checks
Police say they stopped about 650 vehicles, every driver passed, but they caught 2 people using phones
Police Looking for Missing Man
They say Derek Gibbs was last seen Monday