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Wind brings temperature drop for Brandon region

By: Staff Writer

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 at 10:21 AM | Comments: 0

Smoke billows into the sky from the range area of CFB Shilo on Monday afternoon. Dry conditions have forced the provincial government to issue a burning-ban for the southern part of the province. (Bruce Bumstead/Brandon Sun)

While some reports indicate there could be a bit of snow Thursday and Friday morning in Winnipeg, the official word for Brandon from Environment Canada just has showers on those days.

And it's been so dry out, a little moisture will surely be appreciated by many.

The temperatures in the region are to drop dramatically by tomorrow. That's what the high winds are all about today.

Here's the short-term forecast:

• Today: Mainly sunny. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h becoming northwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 21 C. UV index 4 or moderate.

• Tonight: A few clouds. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low plus 4 C.

• Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness early in the morning. 30-per-cent chance of showers. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming northeast 30 km/h late in the evening. High 10 C.

• Thursday: Cloudy with 60-per-cent chance of showers. Low plus 2 C. High 7 C.

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