Calgary's Yellow Wind Warning: Secure Loose Objects

0:00Calgary spacing a yellow wind warning this Friday morning, with gusts hitting up to 90 kilometers per hour. Environment Canada says these winds could knock high-sided vehicles around and damage property, so they're urging folks to secure any loose objects outside. The strong gusts force the big change for Calgary Expo's POW parade of wonders, scrapping the outdoor event and turning it into an indoor party at 10. 30 a.m. in the BMO center plaza and grand staircase. Expect winds around 60 kilometers per hour today, gusting to 90 before easing to 20 by evening, and honorary marshals like Mayor Jerome. Farquhison Mudpie, the dog mayor, will still show up with other celebs. Locals are feeling the impact already, like Thursday evening when chunks of metal panel and crash down on 2nd Avenue Southwest, shutting the road. East of the city, things are worse with high winds, blowing snow, icy roads, and poor visibility leading to multiple crashes on highways, like 8.

1:0097, 41, 45, and 16. Kids Cody RCMP is warning against all travel in eastern Alberta right now, calling conditions treacherous. The original heavy snow forecast for Thursday night through Saturday got dialed back to just light flurries, maybe 4 centimeters in spots. Wind warnings kick in above 70 kilometer per hour gusts, and yellow alerts signal moderate short-term hazards that hit locally. Stay safe out there, as this weather rolls through. Local news, powered by AI. This is Calgary News today. I'm Cory with the story.