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Strong winds blowing through Quinte Region

By Paul Martin Mar 16, 2026 | 5:13 AM

Strong winds may create some weather-related problems on Monday night in Quinte.

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for a widespread area that includes Belleville, Quinte West, Prince Edward County, Brighton, Napanee and Kingston.

As of 5 am on Monday, it does not include Centre and North Hastings.

Wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/hour are possible starting on Monday afternoon and possibly lasting through Tuesday morning.

This may lead to power outages and other problems.

The advisory from Environment Canada is included below.

ADVISORY – Strong winds expected today.

What: Strong winds gusting 70 to 90 km/h. When:

This afternoon through Tuesday morning. Additional information: Strong southwest winds are expected to develop this afternoon with the passage of a cold front. Winds will shift to the west tonight and ease Tuesday morning. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Local utility outages are possible.