City crews prepare as wind warning issued in Edmonton
Posted August 2, 2026 2:13 pm.
Last Updated August 2, 2026 3:51 pm.
With Edmonton under a wind warning, city crews are preparing to clean up more fallen trees and branches from roads and sidewalks.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a warning early Sunday morning saying up to gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected.
With recent heavy rainfall and saturated soils, trees may be more vulnerable to damage.. and there is risk of property damage.
However, in a social media statement, the City says forestry crews, contractors and support crews are working across the city and ready to respond and will prioritize safety-critical calls first.
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