Wind Warning Issued for Metro Vancouver
Strong winds are expected to impact Metro Vancouver starting today, prompting Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to issue a wind warning. Gusts could reach up to 90 km/h, urging residents to secure outdoor items.
Warning Details from ECCC
“Strong winds that may cause damage are expected,” said ECCC. “A strong low-pressure system will impact coastal B.C. this afternoon, generating very strong southeasterly winds of 70 km/h gusting to 90. Winds will ease below warning criteria early this evening but will remain gusty out of the southwest until Friday morning.”
Precautions and Affected Areas
- Residents in southwestern Metro Vancouver, including Richmond and Delta, are advised to secure loose objects.
- Possible utility outages and disruptions to services and travel.
- The warning covers parts of East Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Greater Victoria, and the Gulf Islands.
Additional Information from BC Ferries
BC Ferries is monitoring the intensifying storm and advises travelers to check its service notices for updates on potential cancellations affecting routes.
BC Ferries posted on social media that it was keeping an eye on the “intensifying storm” and reminded travellers to check its service notices page for any updates on cancellations on affected routes.
Context of Weather Conditions
The wind warning follows earlier rainfall alerts linked to back-to-back low-pressure systems that recently affected B.C.’s South Coast during mid-week.
Author's summary: A strong low-pressure system is causing high winds up to 90 km/h across Metro Vancouver and nearby regions, prompting safety warnings and potential travel disruptions.