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.

With the potential for strong winds today, there is a risk that additional trees and branches could fall.

City forestry crews, contractors and Calgary support crews are working across the city and ready to respond. Crews are prioritizing safety-critical calls first, and will… pic.twitter.com/89TFvbDiaP

— City of Edmonton (@CityofEdmonton) August 2, 2026

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