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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Sun 18 Oct, 06:09 📍 Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole; Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River; O'Chiese 203 Res. and … (approximate) 🕑 4 h ago
Wind gusts up to 100 km/h are expected this afternoon. A line of showers and weak thunderstorms has developed west of Edmonton and is tracking east along the Yellowhead corridor. Strong wind gusts can be expected as this line of showers passes through the area. Winds will diminish later this afternoon. ### Driving conditions will likely be difficult. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by t…
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventwind
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaBrazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole; Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River; O'Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.; Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-17T18:11:51-00:00
Effective2026-10-17T18:11:51-00:00
Onset2026-10-17T18:07:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-18T03:09:51-00:00
📋 Official instructions
Secure loose objects. Be prepared to adapt your driving for changing conditions.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.4044502656.2026
Message typeAlert
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Secure loose objects. Be prepared to adapt your driving for changing conditions.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Wind gusts up to 100 km/h are expected this afternoon.
- A line of showers and weak thunderstorms has developed west of Edmonton and is tracking east along the Yellowhead corridor.
- Strong wind gusts can be expected as this line of showers passes through the area.
- Winds will diminish later this afternoon.
- ### Driving conditions will likely be difficult.
- High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by t…
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