Strong winds expected Friday in the area

Batten down the hatches!
Environment Canada says we can expect strong winds late Friday morning into the evening.
The weather agency has issued a special weather statement.
Officials say a low-pressure system moving across the northeast is bringing strong southwesterly winds.
Wind gusts up to 70 or 90 km/h are possible.

Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.