A wind warning has been put into effect for much of Alberta including Airdrie.

Airdrie and much of Alberta are expecting winds of up to 90 kilometres an hour at times. 

Dan Kulak, Meteorologist with Environment Canada explains when the declare a wind warning.

"A wind warning is issued by Environment Canada when we are expecting winds over 70 km or 90 km gusts."

The wind is expected to die down later tonight. 

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