Strong gusty winds forecast for Monday afternoon and early evening

Wind gusts up to 80 km/hr are possible before the winds diminish later in the evening

Windsock blowing in strong winds on a cloudy day

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of the Kawarthas for strong winds on Monday afternoon and evening (April 13).

Although the rain will come to an end on Monday afternoon, strong gusty west to southwest winds are expected to develop and continue into early Monday evening.

A few gusts of 80 km/h winds may occur.

Loose objects may be tossed around, and scattered power outages are possible.

The winds will diminish later on Monday evening.