Wind warning

Environment Canada says the southwest wind will strengthen throughout the afternoon as a cold front moves in, bringing a risk of power outages.

"Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage." That warning also covers much of southern Ontario, including the Niagara region, Haldimand, Norfolk, Brantford and Burlington. Environment Canada says the southwest wind will strengthen throughout the afternoon as a cold front moves in, bringing a risk of power outages.

Environment Canada ended a special weather statement and immediately issued a wind warning for Hamilton and all of southern Ontario.

Crews expect to have the power back on in the area by 4 p.m., the utility says on its website. Alectra Utilities is reporting a fallen tree as the cause of a power failure in the area of Parkside Drive and Mountain Brow Road and from Hamilton Street North to Granite Trail in Waterdown affecting nearly 1,000 residents and businesses. Strong winds from the southwest gusting to 90 kilometres per hour are expected through the afternoon, says the weather service.