Region to see strong winds, chance of a thunderstorm on Friday

Here’s a look at our 5-day forecast.

A special weather statement has been put into effect by Environment and Climate Change Canada for most of Central Ontario.

Strong winds gusting anywhere from 70 to 90 km/h this morning and again late this afternoon and into the early evening.

Rain is also expected with a slight chance of a thunderstorm.

“A cold front is then expected to push through the region this afternoon. The passage of the cold front may lead to another wave of strong winds with the potential for wind gusts of 80 to 90 km/h,” the weather advisory read.

The special weather statement is in place for the following regions:

• Barrie - Collingwood – Hillsdale
• Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
• Caledon
• Hanover - Dundalk - Southern Grey County
• Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
• Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
• Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
• Orangeville - Grand Valley - Southern Dufferin County
• Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
• Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
• Port Carling - Port Severn
• Shelburne - Mansfield - Northern Dufferin County